Exams

Studies, studies and studies......it goes on during exams. All virtues are needed to continue studying nicely and score good marks.For instance, determination is needed to go on studying without feeling bored, punctuality is needed to finish your studies on time and most importantly one should not lose his hope even if he has scored bad marks.
Losing hope is a very common thing that happens with almost every student including me. During the first cycle tests of ninth standard , I got less marks in a few subjects and I began to lose  hope that I have the ability to get good marks.Due to my mother's constant instructions on this matter, I thought I have the ability to perform well and all I need is a bit of hard work and determination. With this hammered in my mind, I kept trying and  I got comparatively better marks in the other subjects.One should never undermine his/her ability. My teachers tell that everyone has the ability to do well but it depends on the will and the hard work of the individual.
The key to sheer determination in achieving something is that WANT. If a child sees a beautiful toy in a mall, he will make sure he will get it. The child will cry, shout, etc No matter what the parents offer, the child is fixed only on that toy. Similarly, if we want to achieve something in life, we should want it, then no matter how much hard work you got to do, no matter how many difficulties come on the way, we will make sure we get that.
We may write small small exams but the final exam is death. If we don't pass that exam, our whole life of pleasing Krishna is wasted. So in order to pass the final exam, we should work hard and have that undisturbed focus and sheer determination.
Maharaj says " If you have no determination you are useless on the spiritual path"