96. Wisdom is in the Self
O nce the Creator was thinking about where to conceal ‘That’ wisdom after attaining which nothing is left to be attained. His wife suggests a high mountain or a deep sea, but both were discarded as man can climb or swim. It was then decided to keep this wisdom inside man, while man searches for it outside for lifetimes. This metaphor makes it easy for us to understand when Krishna says, “Certainly, nothing in this world is as sanctifying as wisdom. In due course of time, he who has perfected yoga finds it in the self” (4.38). The essence is that ‘wisdom’ is in the self and by the same measure everyone has it. It’s the question of realising it both in self as well as in others. Krishna further says, “ Shraddha-vaan (one with shraddha ) and jitendriya (one who won senses) attain wisdom leading to parama-shanti (supreme peace)” (4.39). Krishna gives contrast and says, “The ignorant, devoid of shraddha is ruined and there is no happiness for him in this world or the other...