Zero in with Dedication

"Thoughts or emotions are what motivates a human being. It is the sense of dedication to the goal that inspires people to face the toughest challenges."

                                       -Swami Vivekananda

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 The shorter and the more interesting the word 'dedication' is, the deeper it means. On the strength of dedication if the path can be cut through mountains, then the flow of rivers can also be changed. But what actually this 'dedication' means?! There is no need to churn more about it, because it is present around us in different dimensions. In the family, the parents' dedication to children, the teacher's dedication to the students in the school, the student's dedication to learning, are some notable dimensions of dedication. Carving a stone into a desired figure with the help of a  chisel and a hammer is a living example of 'dedication'. In mythology too, there are several examples enriched with dedication. Whether it is a glorious attempt to bring the Ganges from heaven to the earth or the squirrel's attempt to carry soil at the time of constructing the Lanka bridge is a unique example of dedication. But if we look at this competitive time today, the importance of dedication seems far greater. Satya Nadella, Shiva Nadar and Sundar Pichai have become the bright stars of success on the basis of dedication (devotion to their duty) today.  The importance of dedication to the youth engaged in the preparation of competitive examinations cannot be ignored. Friends, always keep in mind that during preparation, even a little callousness towards the preparation can take your success away from you. Students should understand that education at any level, without dedication,  cannot deliver desired results. However, the importance of dedication beyond education should also be underlined by the fact that, once you get used to it, this pushes you step-by-step towards success throughout your lifetime. It has a notable role in personality development and social identity outside the realm of preparation and competitive success. The inclusion of other virtues in the life of a person devoted to his goal begins to happen automatically.