You know what, when we hear the word STUDY, most of us believe it’s meant only for those in school or college. Once we get a job or settle in life, we think Okay, studying is over. But Chanakya, the great teacher, had a completely different idea. He said we should be students for life.
Because learning never stops. And, the day we stop learning, we stop growing.
Learning Is Living
Chanakya believed that learning is the key to both inner and outer growth. Swami Vivekananda also said, The inner world and the outer world are the same. Meaning, if you want to change your outside life, start working on your inner self.
Your thoughts shape your world.
So if your outer world feels stuck, maybe it is time to study, learn, and shift how you think.
Do not just read books for degrees or exams. Read to grow. Study to understand life better. Knowledge is not a one-time event; it is a daily habit.
Even Kings Studied Every Day
You might say, I am too busy to study. But think about it, who could be busier than a king?
Chanakya, in the Arthashastra, clearly said that the king’s first duty is to study. Imagine that. A ruler, responsible for a whole kingdom, was told to begin his day with learning.
If a king had no excuse, how can we?
Knowledge made those kings strong, not just their armies.
In today’s world, too, we live in a knowledge economy. People create wealth from ideas, scientists, teachers, IT professionals, and consultants; they all thrive because of what they know.
So yes, even wealth is born from wisdom.
A wise leader builds a wise world.
Study Is for Everyone
Chanakya did not stop at the kings. He said studying is for everyone, businessmen, teachers, workers, all should study.
He even gave a daily routine for it
Study during the day after meals.
Study again at night.
He called it Swa adhyaya, which means self-study.
That means you take charge of what you want to learn. You do not wait for anyone to teach you. You make it a personal mission.
Three hours of study daily is what Chanakya suggested. Three hours.
Even today’s full-time students hardly do that except before exams.
But Chanakya’s point is simple: True learners do not wait for deadlines. They study because they love learning.
Make studying a Daily Habit.
Studying daily sounds tough. But start small. Make it part of your day like brushing your teeth or having tea.
Here are a few easy tips to get started
1. Love Your Books
Fall in love with books again.
Buy books that you find interesting, maybe about history, science, self-growth, or even fiction.
If buying books is too much, go join a library. It is cheaper, and you will always stay updated with the latest books and magazines.
2. Attend Seminars or Talks
Learning is not only from books.
If you are a student, do not miss any lectures.
If you are working, attend at least one seminar or workshop every month. Many happen on weekends. They refresh your brain and open new perspectives.
3. Make Notes
This one is important.
Whenever you study or read something new, make your own notes. Not on your phone, write it down. It helps you remember and think deeply.
Even months later, your notes will remind you what you learned and keep that knowledge alive.
The Real Secret
Studying daily is not about books or exams.
It is about discipline.
It is about keeping your mind sharp, your thoughts clear, and your soul young.
As Steven Covey said, "Read deep and read wide".
Meaning, do not just read random stuff. Read things that help you grow from inside.
Chanakya’s teaching is timeless. Study daily, not for marks, not for fame, but to become a better, wiser, happier you.
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