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The Power of Free Thought: Questioning, Learning, and Growing
Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Health Educator, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad.
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The Story of Krishna: A Mind Unshackled
In the bustling city of Kashi, a young scholar named Krishna had always been a seeker of knowledge. He had grown up in a society that valued traditions, where questioning the wisdom of the elders was considered disrespectful.
Yet, Krishna’s mind was restless. He yearned to understand the truth beyond what was simply passed down to him.
One day, an esteemed philosopher, Acharya Dev, visited his town. The Acharya was known for his critical thinking and deep understanding of life. Krishna, eager to learn, asked him, “Master, how do I know if what I believe is true?”
Acharya Dev smiled and responded, “Truth is not something you inherit; it is something you discover. A free thinker does not accept everything at face value but instead questions, explores, and seeks deeper understanding.”