From Silicon Intelligence to Spiritual Wisdom

By Prof. (Dr) Jayadeba Sahoo “Tamaso Mā Jyotirgamaya”—Lead me from darkness unto light. This profound Upanishadic aspiration has long symbolised humanity’s quest for knowledge and illumination. In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it acquires renewed significance. AI possesses extraordinary potential to expand access to knowledge and transform education. Yet the fundamental question is whether technological advancement will merely make learning more efficient or genuinely contribute to human liberation. The Indian wisdom tradition provides an enduring philosophical compass. The Vishnu Purana declares: “Sa Vidyā Yā Vimuktaye”—That alone is knowledge which leads to liberation. Education, therefore, is not merely the accumulation of information, instruction or employable skills. Its deeper purpose is to liberate individuals from ignorance, prejudice, fear and dependency while…