Receipt of knowledge

     ' Knowledge is Power' is an age old proverb.  But what knowledge, where from it comes, when it reaches and how and in what manner it confers benefits/detriment are all questions which are not thought of in an orderly or regulated manner by many.  An analysis, in this context, about knowledge, mind and intellect may reveal some answers.  'Knowledge' refers to learning,scholarship,wisdom,erudition,intelligence, comprehension ,and attainments as opposed to ignorance,illiteracy,misconception, unfamiliarity or inexperience.  On the other hand the term 'mind' refers to brain,reason,sense,spirit,understanding and 'intellect' denotes mind with reference to its rational powers or the thinking processes.  On a consideration of the semantics referred to the terms, they reveal, in the first instance, that learning is a prelude to the acquisition of knowledge .  'Learning' of a discipline or an art, therefore, is to be made in a sincere and devoted manner which will in turn lead to scholarship, wisdom etc.  Further, learning processes that may suit a person depending on his aptitude is to be pursued.  In some instances some persons may acquire knowledge through either observation or experience or by way of transfer from some other person.  It may be pertinent to point out that the age of a person is not in any way a hindrance factor to acquire knowledge.  Once knowledge is acquired in a field in any manner such person must strive to improve that knowledge in the manner which he may deem fit so as to create a niche for himself in that field.  It is  this requisite that develops his mind to stand to reason,sense,spirit and understanding and thus his knowledge becomes a value based one  This state of mind of a person in turn triggers the thinking processes and rational powers.  This analysis,therefore, shows that good and value based knowledge comes through learning process from the initial stages of life and continues till the end, such knowledge reaching a person from all sources as said in RIG VEDA and such knowledge further conferring lasting benefit not only to that person but also to the society at large.  Since knowledge is said to be a power setting in a person that power will enable him to develop 'intellectualism' - a doctrine which derives all knowledge from pure reason and which should be hall mark of a culture of that intellectual person. .