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 interests and chosen your field 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.
[I also invite you to read: Strike a Pause: Gurukuls (strike-a-pause.blogspot.com)]
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