The beginning of knowledge is humility

Expressions researched:
"First, beginning is amanitvam" |"This is the beginning of knowledge. Amanitvam" |"What is that? Amanitvam" |"beginning of knowledge is humility" |"beginning of knowledge, therefore, is amanitva, humility" |"different steps of progressing in knowledge and religion. The first thing is amanitvam" |"first principle of acquiring knowledge is described here: amanitvam" |"first qualification to get progress in knowledge is amanitvam" |"the first condition of acquiring knowledge is adambhitvam" |"to begin with knowledge, Krsna recommends amanitvam, humility"

BG Chapters 13 - 18

Although the living entity is always being kicked by the stringent laws of material nature, he still thinks, "I am God" because of ignorance. The beginning of knowledge, therefore, is amānitva, humility.

BG 13.8-12, Purport:

Beginning from practicing humility up to the point of realization of the Supreme Truth, the Absolute Personality of Godhead, this process is just like a staircase beginning from the ground floor and going up to the top floor. Now on this staircase there are so many people who have reached the first floor, the second or the third floor, etc., but unless one reaches the top floor, which is the understanding of Kṛṣṇa, he is at a lower stage of knowledge. If anyone wants to compete with God and at the same time make advancement in spiritual knowledge, he will be frustrated. It is clearly stated that without humility, understanding is not truly possible. To think oneself God is most puffed up. Although the living entity is always being kicked by the stringent laws of material nature, he still thinks, "I am God" because of ignorance. The beginning of knowledge, therefore, is amānitva, humility. One should be humble and know that he is subordinate to the Supreme Lord. Due to rebellion against the Supreme Lord, one becomes subordinate to material nature. One must know and be convinced of this truth.