Overcoming Arduous Situations

had managed to earn fifteen rupees, with which he went home triumphantly to his mother. From then on, he started selling something or the other every day. During the day he studied hard at school and in the evening he would go out and do his best to make money. He kept this up for ten long years, somehow managing to study while he met the household expenses. Now he has completed his education. Although employed on a monthly salary of Rs. 850, he is still continuing with his side business in the evening, and, thanks to his hard-earned money, has now even been able to rebuild his house. His neighbours, friends and relatives respect him and his parents bless him. Difficult circumstances can be used as a spur to success, provided that such arduous and trying periods in one's life inspire in one a new sense of determination and one is not overwhelmed by a sense of frustration. The really important thing in life is to make a proper start. When an individual is willing to start his journey from the right point, every step amounts to making progress. Nothing then can stop him from reaching his goal. It only takes “twenty-five paise” to start your journey—something which is surely possible for all of us. Such a journey cannot lead anywhere but to success.