We often hear, "The more educated, the better." But is that really the reality? Literacy is not just about being able to read and write; it is a means of acquiring knowledge that helps us understand the world around us. But the question is, does this knowledge always make us better people?
In today's society, we see a lot of educated people, who have various degrees next to their names, work in big positions, and speak at meetings and seminars. But when we see their personality or human behavior, we often have to be disappointed. Some disrespect their subordinates in the office, while others behave violently towards their family members. Despite all their education, they do not show humanity.
Literacy opens our eyes—we know what is right and what is wrong, how to treat a person, how to live peacefully in society. But if this knowledge does not enter the mind, then it is limited only to the pages of books.
The kind of people literacy makes us as parents or neighbors is also a matter of concern. If an educated mother understands the psychology of her child and knows the stages of his development, then she will be able to raise her child properly. If an educated neighbor knows how to behave respectfully and compassionately, then the surrounding environment will also be beautiful. But if someone does not remove the darkness of his mind even after knowing all this, then he is educated only on paper.
Many times we see that educated people get involved in various crimes. Some may use their knowledge of technology to cheat, while others may break government regulations and put people in danger. Then the question remains - where did this education go? If that knowledge teaches someone to harm others, is that true literacy?
If we want to bring about real change in society, then it is not enough to just increase the literacy rate. We need inner education - where knowledge and morality walk together. The day people learn not only for a well-paid job or a big degree, but also to become good people, only then will we be able to build a truly 'literate' society.