Pure and Applied Knowledge*

Pure and Applied Knowledge* There are two types of knowledge- pure knowledge and applied knowledge. Applied knowledge may benefit you directly and immediately, but pure knowledge benefits you indirectly in the long run. If there are some things that you have studied or understood but are unable to put into practice, do not get disheartened. They will be of use to you sometime in the future. Often people discard pure knowledge for its lack of immediate application. In fact, these two types of knowledge complement each other. Applied knowledge without pure knowledge remains weak. And pure knowledge without application will remain unfulfilled. Do not discard or label the knowledge as impractical, and do not label yourself as weak or unworthy, because you are unable to apply the knowledge in your day-to-day life. Sometimes when you are alone in nature, quietly taking a walk, looking at the sand on the beach, a bird in the sky, or meditating – suddenly the knowledge will emerge and you will recognise the knowledge dawning in your life.