ON THE EVE OF EXAMS

Success in Life

PARENTS are always eager for their children’s success. But at the same time, they should be realists. They must limit themselves to doing wise counselling. It would be counterproductive if they constantly question their children and apply mental pressure on them to perform.

Parents must know that in practical life, getting less marks in exams is relative. A student learns irrespective of the marks he scores and even if he scores less in one term, he can score better in the next. This is the case in both education and in practical life. There are many examples to prove this fact. For example, Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda were not toppers in education, however, they became heroes in practical life.

The most important things in life are sincerity and determination. Parents must inculcate this spirit in their children. Qualifying in an examination is good only for getting further admissions and it is not necessary for having a better life in the future. Parents must educate their children on the principles of life and try to inculcate in them virtues, like patience, wisdom, adjustment, realistic approach, learning from failure, and knowing that it really doesn’t matter if you don’t get your way in everything. These are the principles which come to use in real life. Topping in examinations is not a guarantee that the person would also be a topper in life. However, the person who is aware of the principles of life is more likely to be successful.

When it comes to competition with other fellow students it is important to know that one should discover one’s own worth and capabilities. Discovering one’s potential and turning it into reality is what is important rather than just blindly competing with others. It is a matter of what you are good at and developing that talent. The competition should be with your own better self.

Read the lives of super-achievers. They carved out their own niche due to their own inner qualities. They expected high standards from themselves irrespective of what others were doing. They concentrated on their own development and moved ahead in life facing every challenge. Know that the Creator has given different capabilities to people. You too have a special quality. Discover it and progress in that field.