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Hindu Scriptures on Learning – Quotes on Learning in Hindu Books

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A collection of teachings from Hindu Scriptures on the importance of learning – Quotes on learning in Hindu Books.

Hindu scriptures contain a wealth of wisdom on various aspects of life, including learning and knowledge. 

When children, O Brihaspati, giving names to objects, sent out Vak’s first and earliest utterances, all (knowledge) that was excellent and spotless, treasured within their hearts, was disclosed through (Vak’s) grace. (Rig Veda, 10.71.1)


The student learns a fourth from this teacher and parents, a fourth through his own intelligence, a four from his fellow pupils, and the remaining fourth in course of time (by experience).

Wonderful indeed is this treasure of yours, O Bharati (goddess of learning)! It increases with expenditure and dwindles on hoarding!

He that has not cultivated his intelligence but has merely heard of many things can scarcely understand the real import of the scriptures, like the spoon that has no perception to the taste of the soup it touches. (Mahabharata, Sabha Parva, 54.1)

Bhagavad Gita: "A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy."

"The ignorant work for their own profit, Arjuna; the wise work for the welfare of the world, without thought for themselves."

Upanishads: "The wise see knowledge and action as one; they see truly." – (Katha Upanishad)

"From ignorance, lead me to truth; from darkness, lead me to light; from death, lead me to immortality." – (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad)

Mahabharata: "We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far." – (Swami Vivekananda, based on a verse from the Mahabharata)

Chanakya Neeti: "A man is great by deeds, not by birth."

Taittiriya Upanishad: "From ignorance, lead me to truth; from darkness, lead me to light; from death, lead me to immortality."

Vedas: "Knowledge is structured in consciousness. The process of education is a process of expanding consciousness."

"Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth."

These quotes reflect the importance of learning, wisdom, and self-awareness as depicted in Hindu scriptures. They emphasize the idea that knowledge is not just about acquiring information but also about understanding oneself and the world around us.