Sustained Effort : The True Path to Success
Sustained Effort : The True Path To Success By Sivakumar Sundaram* The subject of work—How much? How long? To what end? At what cost?—has been doing the rounds for a while now. While there are multiple sides to every story, the scriptures are clear that hard work, discipline, and perseverance form the cornerstone of personal and societal growth and work best when aligned. This philosophy emphasises that success, however one defines it, is earned through consistent effort and virtuous action. Chanakya Neeti, the classic treatise on governance and statecraft, highlights the responsibility of both rulers and householders to diligently work for the welfare of their domains. A notable verse states : Raja rashtrakrtam papam rajah papam purohitah / bharta ca strikrtam papam sisyapapam gurustatha — king bears sins of the nation, priest bears sins of the king, husband bears sins of wife, and teacher bears sins of disciple. This verse underscores the cascading nature of responsibilities—fro...