The Upanishads, Part 1, no. 52, Part V summary
Part 1, no. 52, Part V of 170 · 1 min to read the part
In V, fools regard themselves as wise and learned while remaining in ignorance, and their paths twist without bringing clear direction. The comparison with blind people following a blind guide stresses the gap between their confidence and their ability to find a sound way.
What happens
- Fools remain in ignorance.
- They nevertheless consider themselves wise and learned.
- Their wandering resembles blind people following a blind guide.
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What to notice
The comparison connects mistaken confidence with directionless movement. It shows that a guide can share the same limitation as those who follow.
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