The desire to exist, the desire to know and the desire to enjoy are the three basic desires of a human-being. Of these, it is the desire to know that governs the other two desires. Hence the proper cultivation of the desire to know occupies a primary place in education.
      By JIGNASA is meant not mere curiosity but
a)      love of knowledge for its own sake and
b)      longing to know the ultimate truth.

     By faith is meant not mere belief but 'trust' in the following:
a)      In One's higher self (Atman) and in one's own potentialities.
b)      In God.
c)      In Dharma or moral order in the universe (trust that virtue will ultimately triumph).

     By strength is meant not brute strength or strength to fight and destroy but --
a)      Physical strength to discharge one's duties properly.
b)      Mental strength to bear adversities (which are unavoidable) in life.
c)      Strength of will to exercise self-control (samyama) in all forms of enjoyment.
d)      Capacity for one-pointed application or perseverence in any form of work
         undertaken (including higher meditation).

     This includes
a)      Personal moral priniciples such as truthfulness, chastity, non-violence.
b)      Social moral principles such as respect for elders, respect for women, dignity of
         labour, non-exploitation etc. and
c)      Collective moral principles such as patriotism, harmony of religions and international
         understanding.

     Service should not be restricted to some special kinds of activities but should become a 'way of life', that is a basic attitude towards social life. Service as a way of life includes at least four special forms of service:
a)      Service to one's parents.
b)      Service to holy men and teachers.
c)      Service to the poor and sick, and
d)      Service to humanity through the work one does.