Wisdom And Common Sense

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Wisdom And Common Sense
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• As against what is said by many people, the words
  wisdom and common sense do not carry the same
  meaning. Both these words appear similar only
  superficially when they are studied in depth the
  differences become obvious. This particular
  write-up is going to focus on a few major points
  conveying the primary differences between
  wisdom and common sense.
• Common sense is concerned more about using the
  knowledge that has been acquired to resolve
  issues faced in daily life. But, wisdom is way
  bigger than common sense, as it is chiefly
  centered on comprehending life at a deeper level.
  Several complicated circumstances in life are
  best handled only through wisdom, and not common
  sense.
• The technological growth being witnessed is
  mainly attributable to using common sense
  resulting from the acquisition of knowledge. The
  knowledge derived from the study of several
  complex subjects that has paved the way for so
  many technologies. But here, it has to be
  highlighted that all that does not fall under the
  purview of wisdom.

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• Common sense and knowledge only guide you about
  how to make day-to-day life simpler, without any
  concern for other implications. But, its wisdom
  that enables people to make sure that knowledge
  and technology are used for the good of everyone.
• At this point, it needs to be admitted that human
  beings have concentrated only on technological
  growth and that too at the cost of abusing
  nature. This is only common sense and can in no
  way be called wisdom.
• It is solely because of that insensitive approach
  of humans that the world is now struggling.
  Things such as increased pollution and depletion
  of natural resources are having their adverse
  effects. If this situation has to be corrected,
  at least to some extent, human beings have to
  give more significance to wisdom than mere
  knowledge.

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• The knowledge and common sense that an individual
  gets by studying subjects like science and
  mathematics cant be categorized as wisdom.
  This type of knowledge just helps people to
  realize materialistic growth. Actual wisdom is
  attained only when people study the ancient texts
  written by great saints and realized souls. Its
  this wisdom that also ensures that a person will
  use the knowledge of the above subjects for the
  well-being of everyone concerned.
• When a person is content with possessing only
  common sense, they generally continue to consider
  themselves as entities separate from the rest of
  the creation.
• But, an individual who obtains wisdom from
  reading the works of sages and seers of the past
  develops a completely different perspective. They
  have the wisdom to experience connectedness with
  all life forms. All their actions then are driven
  by the objective of benefiting people in their
  proximity, too. This wisdom makes people realize
  that they are part of the ultimate power, which
  we all call God.

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• In this era of rapidly evolving technologies, it
  has become more important than ever before that
  humans lead a life based on wisdom. When people
  have access to highly advanced technologies and
  lack the required wisdom, it wont be too long
  before they are misused.
• When we are faced with any complex situation,
  common sense just enables us to identify the
  different courses of action available. And, its
  wisdom that makes certain that only the right and
  ethical options are chosen.

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