Gangtok, March 7 -- You may have read countless books in your lifetime, yet most of the knowledge they contained has faded from your memory. Sometimes, we wonder-what is the true benefit of reading so many books if one cannot recall their details?

One day, a curious student posed the same question to his wise professor.

Days later, the professor invited the student for a walk by the river. There, he handed the student an old pot riddled with holes. "Let's fetch some water from the river using this pot," he instructed.

The student hesitated. He could already see the futility of the task. Nonetheless, respecting his professor's wisdom, he obeyed. He dipped the pot into the river, lifted it carefully, and took a few steps. But, as expecte...