Umbrella vs Newspaper

Recently I read a story that while going to his workplace, a man bought a newspaper from a newsstand. 

Suddenly, it started to rain. He quickly unfolded the newspaper and held it over his head like an umbrella. 

Though he saved himself from getting wet, the real purpose of the newspaper was lost. 

It was wasted.

The newspaper was supposed to be read - to know about the surroundings - to learn from it.

Had he read the newspaper earlier, then he might have seen the weather forecast and taken an umbrella with him. Then he could have equipped himself better for the rain and enjoyed reading the paper, and enhanced his knowledge as well. 

Perhaps it relates to many of us too. 

Perhaps, we also want to use the Gyan in a similar way. 

Instead of pondering over it to contemplate and conceive the Gyana deep within, we use it as a means of protection from unwanted circumstances and sufferings, and for the fulfillment of worldly desires.

Just as, though it may protect from rain momentarily, the real purpose of a newspaper is different. Similarly, the real purpose of Gyana is to help us change our thought process and lifestyle and be prepared to accept the Truth as it is.