PERSEVERANCE

his theory became so popular that his papers were regularly published in important scientific journals and magazines. Ultimately his theory came to be accepted as Chandrasekhar Limit in the world of science. At the age of 73, in 1983, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics. Human history is replete with such exemplary lives. Anyone who has achieved any real success in this world has done so through continuous effort and perseverance. There is no other path to success in this world. It has been observed that if you want to achieve success for yourself, you should cultivate the virtue of patience, for success is always dependent upon exercising patience. This is necessary because in a period of struggle, such obstacles come in the way as apparently remove one further from one’s destination. That is why man must never allow himself to become discouraged. Equipped with patience and perseverance, he should persist in his efforts. This is so great a certainty that it leaves no choice as to our course of action. We have to abide by this verdict of nature, for we can survive only by living in accordance with it. It is not possible for us to change the system of nature. Given this state of affairs, wisdom demands that we refrain from wasting our time in complaints and protests, and instead we should take steps to banish despair and discouragement. Adopting the path of realism, one must continue one’s efforts. Thus, success will become as certain as the setting of the sun in the evening and of its rising again the next morning. Unflagging effort inevitably leads one to one’s desired goal. Nature requires only a few months to grow a crop of cucumber. But this is not the case with the oak tree. Nature here requires a period of a hundred years. Then how can man be exempt from this universal principle? If you are not willing to accept the reality of a long, very long struggle, you shall have to be content with very minor success. The indispensable price of great success is long-term endeavour. One who is not willing to pay this price should not expect any great success. o Anyone who has achieved any real success in this world has done so through continuous effort and perseverance.