Learning is essential for religious and spiritual development. Setting off the process of intellectual development, it brings maturity to one's thinking. Without learning, one can neither study the sacred books, nor can one be aware of the history of man and the universe. Learning brings man from the level of the animals to the level of human beings. This is possible only when one meets others with open mind, when one tries to learn from them instead of always wanting the others to learn from oneself. It is essential for this learning process to continue uninterruptedly. The learner should be free of biased thinking, and should not wallow in self-glory. His attitude should be such that he wastes no time in taking in whatever good he receives from anyone, whatever the source. Whenever a mistake is made clear to him, he should immediately rectify it to compensate for his shortcomings.

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The role of the recipient in this process of learning is far more important than the role of the giver or teacher. The more he possesses this quality of right thinking, the more he will be successful in receiving from learning others. At every moment, knowledge and inspiration are being showered by God on this world. Man has only to be open-minded enough to receive them.