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Faith and Knowledge
Faith is the beginning of a glorious life. But knowledge is its result. Faith is the way, but knowledge is the goal. Faith has to face many obstacles whereas knowledge (goal) has already overcome the obstacles. Faith tolerates, knowledge loves. Faith walks in darkness, knowledge itself is light as well as objections. Faith gives energy to industry while knowledge makes industry successful. Faith is born, takes birth, therefore is mortal, whereas knowledge is eternal, non-dual, appears, may disappear, but is imperishable. Faith is beautiful, flexible, artificial, but knowledge is stable. Knowledge is visual, while faith is functional. Knowledge is acquired whereas belief is just a physical action. Knowledge is true whereas belief can be deceptive. The means of knowledge is austerity, whereas for faith simple contemplation is sufficient. Faith cannot remain pure in every situation whereas on the other hand, the basis of knowledge is purity. Faith is an important part of the industry, it can fluctuate on anyone, whereas in the absence of knowledge, the beginning of the industry is impossible. Belief is the basis of love, hatred, attraction, selfishness etc., whereas knowledge is the main weapon of refutation of all fantasies. Faith is the essence of things hoped for, knowledge is the essence of things possessed. Faith is the traveler's guide. Knowledge is the resting place for the end of that journey. Without faith there is no knowledge, but when knowledge is attained, the work of faith ends.