While gathering knowledge and prayer is beneficial. It is when we are able to take what we know and apply it that makes a difference.

Helping others is 10 times better than prayers.

Planting trees is 10 times better than going to the temple.

Cheering up the depressed, motivating those who need motivation is 10 times better than singing songs of praise.

While gathering knowledge and prayer is beneficial. It is when we are able to take what we know and apply it that makes a difference.

You don't get paid for being educated. You get paid for the work you are doing for a company. Your education gives you skills to make you more effective in your work.

In essence. It is only when you actually apply what you have learned in real life that will create the effects. Unless and until you go out and apply what you know, whatever prayers, temple visitations, and singing you do is of little use.

A sharp knife is only useful if it is cutting vegetables, not when it is in the drawer.

Om Namah Shiva