“Where there is a will, there is a way’ is a well-known saying. It means that everything is possible in this world, provided one has the necessary will power and determination to do it. In other words nothing is impossible in this world provided it is backed by a strong will, constant efforts and unshakable faith.
Man is different from other living beings. His desires are innumerable and ever increasing. He undertakes a number of activities in order to satisfy his desires. But in our practical life we see that all our desires are not fulfilled. On proper analysis we would discover that most of our unfulfilled desires were just wishes. A close examination will reveal that we did not make sustained efforts to fulfil those wishes. There is no reason why one should not succeed if one works with full determination for achieving one’s cherished objective. It is said that God helps those who help themselves.
Let us understand that ‘Will’ does not mean a ‘wish’. We wish so many things. But when it comes to giving practical shape to our wishes, we find lack of determination and will-power. A wish can be described as a will only if it is supported by strong determination and will power. Will is a strong desire. It is backed by firmness of purpose and resolution. Means are not so in portant in the fulfilment of strong desire. What is relevant and of basic value is the unfliching determination to reach the goal or achieve the objective. Fulfilment of will presupposes hurdles and also sacrifices to tide them over or face them undaunted. Without such firm resolution and unshakable determination to achieve the objective and also the preparedness to suffer and make sacrifices, the will remains a simple desire or wish.
In our life we give up many things considering them as very difficult or impossible, Sometimes we show some courage and start some work. But even the slightest difficulty makes us nervous and we leave it there. Lives of great men teach us that there is nothing impossible in this world. Napolean went to .the extent of saying that the word impossible did not exist in his dictionary. The story of Robert Bruce and the Spider is a good example of crowning victory as a result of sustained efforts. Unification of sliced-up Germany by Prince Bi&mark is another shining example of unshakable determination and iron will against formidable odds. A cumber of other examples may be cited to illustrate this point. It is true that even those tasks which are seemingly impossible can be accomplished with a strong and sincere determination. Difficulties deter us only when we lack determination. They disappear as a determined step marches on. Adverse circumstances can be overcome by sincere longing, concerted efforts and strong determination.
Will is a sincere urge backed by will-power. Even uphill tasks become easier if attempts are made with determination. Will-power il a great force. It is the first and most important condition of lUOceis. At least half of the success is achieved by will-power alone. Difficulties and obstacles melt like snow if one has a strong determination One does find some way out if one makes a sincere effort achieving one’s objectives.
It ll an example of lack of determination if a poor student MOOnoiUl himself to the fact that he cannot take higher education MOtUM of hit poverty. The life story of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar 1 bf Cited as a case, where he managed to get higher education lh he was a poor boy. But he had a determination and purpose. The reason why many students fail in the l il not that the examinations are difficult to pass, but ‘ do BOt possess a determination and they do not work hard /lB| their objective. A student can get distinction in an i provided he has a strong desire to do so. His desire ” ‘ by strong resolution and hard labour.It was a strong desire that made Shri Madan Mohan Malviya establish a historic educational institution like Benaras Hindu University. He supported his desire by hard labour and continued to work undaunted. Difficulties came in his way, but he was never deterred because of his strong will-power and ultimately he succeeded in his missionj
We generally see that people start work with great enthusiasm. But when some obstacles come in the way, they do not have the determination to face them, rather they feel disappointed and disheartened. The result is that they give up the work. They complain of obstacles. But as a matter of fact if one examines such cases, one would come to the conclusion that despite the obstacles some way could have been found if the persons concerned had possessed a strong will.
There are countless examples in history to show how a strong will enabled persons to achieve the objectives they had set before them. Abraham Lincoln rose to the position of the President of the U.S.A. by his sustained efforts and strong determination. Tenzing was born in a poor family but he had a strong desire of scaling Mount Everest. He succeeded in climbing Mount Everest. The key to his success was his steel determination and continuous effort. The case of Disraeli may be described as a case of continuous and hard labour. He was a complete failure when he first spoke in the British Parliament. People laughed at him. Only a sustained and determined effort enabled him to become one of the greatest orators of the world. Columbus would have not been able to discover America without a resolute determination.
This does not apply to individuals alone, it is equally true in the case of nations as well. A strong determination on the part of a nation does wonders. It was the firm determination of the Russians that enabled them to fight against the German invaders. The Chinese never surrendered to the untold atrocities of the Japanese. India won her independence against heavy odds and the mighty British empire. These examples prove that determined efforts on the part of the nations can move mountains. Israel is a small country but it is a determined nation. That is why a big and powerful country like Egypt could not do any harm to Israel.
In India we have many problems—economic, social and communal. They are difficult no doubt, but they are the result of utter lack of determination on the part of the people to solve them. If the people of India make up their mind and work hard with a will these problems can be solved in no time.
Sharing such a Story with all of you:
"An old man lived alone in a village of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was Spring and he wanted to dig his tomato garden, as he had done every year, but it was very hard work for the aging man as the ground was hard. His only son, Pappu, who used to help him, was currently in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
Dear Pappu,
I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. If only you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me.
With Love
Your Father-Banwari Lal
A few days later he received a letter from his son:
Dear Dad,
Not for nothing, but don't dig up that garden. That's where I buried the BODIES.
Yours lovingly son,
Pappu
At 8 a.m. the next morning, CBI agents and local police arrived at the old man's house and dug up the entire area. However, they didn't find any bodies, so they apologized to the old man and left.
That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Dad,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Your lovingly Son,
Pappu
