The phrase "An idiot is better than a knowledgeable and spiritual liar" carries a powerful moral message. It reminds us that honesty and integrity matter more than intelligence, education, or even spiritual knowledge especially when those qualities are misused. An idiot is someone who may lack knowledge, education, or sophistication. They may not understand complex ideas or behave in a way that society sees as wise. But if that person is honest and sincere, they are often more trustworthy than someone who pretends to be wise or spiritual but tells lies. A knowledgeable and spiritual liar is someone who appears to be educated, enlightened, or morally upright but uses that image to deceive others. Such a person may use their intelligence or spiritual status to manipulate people or hide their true intentions. This kind of dishonesty can be harmful because others may trust them based on their appearance of wisdom. The idea is simple: truth matters more than cleverness or a...
Happiness is like a guest. It comes into our lives for a little while, makes us smile, and then quietly leaves. We cannot keep it forever, just like we cannot hold on to a guest who must go. Rabindranath Tagore’s short story Athithi (which means "The Guest") shows us this idea in a beautiful way. In the story, a young boy named Tarapada comes to a kind family. They treat him with love, and for a while, everyone is happy. But one day, without telling anyone, Tarapada leaves. He loved being with them, but he could not stay in one place. He wanted to be free. Tarapada is like happiness. He came, brought joy, and left. The story helps us understand that we should enjoy happy moments while they are with us. But when they pass, we should not be sad. Just like a good guest, happiness will come again one day. This teaches us to be thankful for the joy we have, even if it doesn’t last forever.