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"For one who knows how to speak, it is like water pouring out of Eta [a device to draw water from a well]. For one who does not know, it is just the rope hanging down."
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Sarvajna"No one knows everything. The learned are few. There is no guarantee that the smart bring wisdom. Knowledge is not available for all."
Sarvajna was a Kannada poet, pragmatist and philosopher of the 16th century The word "Sarvajna" in Sanskrit literally means "the all knowing" His father was Kumbara Malla and his mother was Mallaladevi His birth anniversary is celebrated on February 20 every year He belongs to the caste of Kumbara He is famous for his pithy three-lined poems called tripadi He is also referred as Sarvagna in
"For one who knows how to speak, it is like water pouring out of Eta [a device to draw water from a well]. For one who does not know, it is just the rope hanging down."
"What is the use of circling round the temple without any feeling? It is like the ox which circles round the oil crusher."
"A wife who keeps the home warm, watches expenses, knows what is on your mind and acts accordingly is everything. Who cares if the heavens catch fire!"
"Offering food [to the hungry], telling the truth and putting others above oneself is a happy way to heaven."
"Learn some things from those who know; Watch some things from those who do; Learn other things by self experience."
"A drunkard is like a pig. The poor pig, however, is helpful. The drunk is worse and useless."