MARKS ALONE MAKE A MARK

“Marks alone make a mark” is more of a myth than reality.

Had it been a reality -  than there would have been no practicals and vivae in our examination patterns and we would have been judged from our theoretical performances alone.

Marks and just marks having no practical application of our knowledge would be no more than a mere brain drain, where we are not putting our thoughts to any useful practicality.

By saying this I do not assert that marks are not required or are not important.  What I mean to say is that if a person with marks’ obtaining ability has a well cultured personality too, he becomes a gem.  It’s just like a diamond that attains its value only when it is well cut and polished. 


Here, I would like to remember the great Mahatma – the Father of our nation and his lines wherein he said – ‘ Education is bringing out the best in ones body, mind and soul. From the lines it is quite pertinent that he meant and preached about the all round development of a person.

As we all know that in today’s most competitive world we have to face certain important dilemmas and take proper decisions well in time.  Again for that we require a healthy mind in healthy body with logical thinking.

Going for greater studies, for clinging to career opportunities and to prove ourselves in this tough world, we have to be open minded, supported by vast exposures and expressive of the ideas under the skull.  It is very common to have group discussions and open debates at every step of life and to emerge above others on such occasions, one has to be  self confident and clear about the principles of life.

In the end, I would like to conclude that anybody working in any field must obtain good marks, as that tells us about his hold on the subject but only by utilizing his I.Q. properly can place him to some mark in the society. 

Here, I would like to append by quoting Shri Sathya Sai baba as he rightly said “Education should instill sterling virtues, good intellect, truthfulness, duty, discipline and devotion.” He told us that no education is complete until it is mixed up with the said other qualities.