Scriptures are invaluable source of knowledge because it is only through their study that the mind is filled with good thoughts. Good thoughts help us in leading a virtuous life.This is the sure way for growth of the mind and also to acquire eternal happiness and peace.
One should constantly strive to acquire knowledge and by doing so one shall be praised and respected amongst by scholars.
One should strongly resent miserliness and indulge in charity because one can acquire the never-ending wealth of immortality by doing so.
People who are proud do not adhere or acquire anything and as a result of which the ego gets destroyed.
Only such a householder who practices restraint in taking care of his family shall acquire family happiness and achieve higher social status.
If a person becomes a fatalist and does not perform actions he shall literally acquire nothing.
If a householder moulds himself according to the circumstances just like nature moulds Herself according to seasons and performs his Karma then only shall he acquire happiness. One who does this successfully gains in all walks of life.
He (Indra) does not give an opportunity to the proud to acquire anything.
We should try to acquire knowledge from all the sources and by all means-studying the scriptures, contemplation,meditation,etc.
One has to be humble if he desires to acquire knowledge.