According to Swami Vivekananda , "Education is the manifestation of perfection already existing in man." Man is a wonderful creature, and he possess amazing capabilities to create innumerable possibilities. A bonsai plant is a dwarf plant , whereas it can grow huge. Similarly , human beings can grow and shine but is always blinded by greed , lust and hatred. Words from another renowned personality Mahatma Gandhi is of great value , "Education is all-round drawing out of the best in child and man - body,mind and spirit." Education shapes one's personality and helps in the overall development of a person. A healthy body , sound mind and free-spirit are important things for everyone.

An educated person is someone who has been educated holistically: creatively, culturally, spiritually, morally, physically, technologically, and intellectually. This statement tells us all. Being literate is being able to write and read. But of course, reading and writing can't lead you to your ultimate goal. One should be able to analyse and understand situations and people around them. Educated people can solve problems and tackle difficult situation. Moreover , moral values plays a very major role in one's life. Without morals, one cannot be considered as educated.

Education is a lifelong process. It is a simultaneous process and education must not stop. Stopping education is pausing your own progress. And the need of education can be witnessed in our country. If we start looking at our own roots, many villages still don't have basic educational facilities. If one wishes , education can empower you. It can break chains and any obstacle that one encounters. It can change old notions and move you forward towards a new light and direction. So , let us value education and make our life count.