Sloka 36, Ulladu Narpadu - Part II / Ramana Maharshi / Indian Philosophy

English Translations:

1.     Truth  Revealed  / Grant Duff It is verily those not learned that are saved rather than those for whom, in spite of all their learning, the ego has  not subsided yet. (For) the not learned are saved from the unreleting grip of the devil of self infatuation,; thye are saved from the malady of a myriad whirling thoughts and words; they are saved from (the travail of ) running after wealth. Know that it is not from one indeed (but from many an ill) that they are saved.

2.    The Forty on Existence Sadhu Arunachala (Major A.W.Chadwick)

Happier the illiterate than they Who having learning yet cannot win Peace. For from the ghost of arrogance they`re saved: From the distracted mind and rolling tounge; From search for praise and pelf they`re also saved. Yea, many are the things they`ve saved themselves.

3     Revelation / K. Lakshmana Sarma Those ills, that exist for that learned man who has not won peace of mind, do not exist for the illiterate one; the latter is not possessed by the demon, pride; he does not suffer the pain of vocal or mental effort; nor does he wander about in search of honour; know thou that he is saved from not one, but many ills.

Synopsis / Grant Duff: Those not learned are saved from many an ill to which the learned become victims.

Collected from the books published by Ramanashramam. mP: 4-2--14