Importance of understanding meaning of VEDA

Great wordings of (Acharya) Narendra Bhooshan

Importance of understanding meaning of VEDA

The one who studies VEDAS without understanding the meaning is like the load carrying animal which does not know what it carries or like the tree/plant which bears flowers/fruits without knowing its qualities, which shall be enjoyed by a lucky human. Similarly, the one who by hearts the lessons without knowing the meaning; has simply taken the burden of efforts only. He does not enjoy the pleasure-giving fruit of knowledge. The one, who understands the meaning of what he/she studies get rid of evils, leads an ethical and moral life, becomes comfortable and leaves behind the sorrows of life and death. He/she gains liberation by knowledge.
Essence:- Whatever we study, we should try to understand well and properly, absorb and adopt the good things in our lives, live a life which is fruitful, useful and meaningful to ourselves and others. The basic purpose of knowledge is to understand things in a clearer, smarter and wider view and making it beneficial for all.
(This is a humble attempt to interpret great saying of Acharyaji in Malayalam to English. Respected Vedic scholars, forgive me for all errors, which are fully mine)