Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any one of the following topics:b. Humility is a sign of scholarship.
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Humility is politeness or humbleness. It is a great virtue of human character. A humble man is liked and respected by all. Now we see the world as a place of hurry and keen competition. Here everyone vaunts of his own knowledge and power to cry down others. But humility is a virtue that denies one the pleasures of such self-exultation. Now we see rivalry of nations endangering the peace and tranquility everywhere. However much of these evil instincts may disappear, if the great virtue of humility is cultivated by us. We are fortunate that we do not find head on clashes among people of the great nations. But it is the great virtue of humility which has played this role. It is the sense of humbleness and a spirit of accommodation that is preventing wars or communal clashes at random.
Indian tradition is that education imparts humility. One is never considered educated if one feels proud of his knowledge and vaunts it too often. It is the highest virtue that a student can possess. For it endears him to his teachers and makes him reverential. Humility teaches us to follow the rule of the road and take our turns mildly in a queue. It is the greatest test of a gentleman–never to be proud of his blue blood or education.
We see perfect test of humility in the life of a true Vaishnava. He surpasses a tree in tolerance and lies lower than the grass we tread on. Sweet words, smiling face, avoidance of vanity and sophistry lie at the root of humility and it must be cultivated in student life.