Learning
Thottanaith Thoorum Manarkeni Maandharkkuk / Katranaith Thoorum Arivu
Classical English couplet — “In sandy soil, when deep you delve, you reach the springs below;The more you learn, the freer streams of wisdom flow”
What it says in plain words
“The deeper you dig a well in sand, the more water flows. In the same way, the more you learn, the more your knowledge grows.”
The classical Tamil reading
மணலில் உள்ள கேணியில் தோண்டிய அளவிற்க்கு நீர் ஊறும், அதுபோல் மக்களின் கற்றக் கல்வியின் அளவிற்கு அறிவு ஊறும்.
An expanded Tamil interpretation
தோண்டத் தோண்ட ஊற்றுநீர் கிடைப்பது போலத் தொடர்ந்து படிக்கப் படிக்க அறிவு பெருகிக் கொண்டே இருக்கும்
The ethical and philosophical heart
A well in sand gives more water as you dig deeper. Learning grows your knowledge in much the same way. The key is to keep learning a little more. Reading about health, money, or work can help you understand everyday problems better.
In personal life, work and society
- Personal
- You read about food labels and learn what different foods contain.
- Workplace
- You learn more about a tool and understand how to use it better.
- Family
- You read with your child each evening, and both learn new things.
- Society
- Neighbors use the local library to learn more about shared concerns.
How to apply this today
- Decision-making
- Learn more about your choices before making a decision.
- Integrity
- Be honest about what you know and what you still need to learn.
- Communication
- Ask questions when you do not understand an explanation.
- Leadership
- Make time for your team to keep learning together.
- Governance
- Keep learning about local needs to make better public decisions.
For leaders and teams
Help others keep growing through learning by making time for questions. Keep building your own knowledge alongside them.
Something to sit with
“What would you like to understand better, and how could you start learning about it today?”