The word "Student" translates to "Vidyaarthi" in Sanskrit.
Vidyaarthi itself is a composite of two words: Vidya and Arth.
Vidya stands for Knowledge.
Arth for Meaning or Purpose.
That's been the status accorded to students in this part of the world: They who find their very purpose or meaning in knowledge.
Once you have identified your interest(s) and chosen your field(s) of study: Complete immersion in your subjects : body, mind, heart and soul. All the way. Just like being in love. Complete immersion. Complete absorption.
Do you see what I'm saying? Can you feel how elevated the status of students has been in this part of the world? So profound, so sacred.
Our schools, colleges and campuses can become temples of knowledge if we but just reignite these notions in our thoughts.
Note: The above does not argue against the presence of extra curricular activities on school and college campuses. There's a time and place for everything, and as long as one keeps the balance and avoids frittering away time meaninglessly, its all good.
[I also invite you to read: Strike a Pause: Gurukuls (strike-a-pause.blogspot.com)]
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