27th Convocation 2019 MAHE 27th Convocation 2019 | Page 47

“Data is actually what is presented to you during your educational career. All the days you spent during your school and college, you have been presented with lots of data. Many of the good teachers attempted to convert that data into information, some of the outstanding teachers converted that information into knowledge and imparted that knowledge to you. And thus, it is your own choice to convert the knowledge gained here to wisdom and chart your own course in your career and life. That is why I said, you have entered the real world from today.” In conclusion, he quoted the seven sins which Mahatma Gandhi said can destroy life. He asked the students to take it up as the guiding principles; wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, science without humanity, knowledge without character, politics without principle, commerce without morality and worship without sacrifice. Presentation of Memento Presentation of Memento by Dr Ranjan R Pai, Chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) 47