Indian religious tradition teaches that human beings can have two commendable aspirations.
1. The abhudaya , or worldy prosperity
2. The nihasreya , or spiritual illumination
Of both of these, dharma, or righteousness is said to be the basis.
Will power is said to lead to the development of this dharma, and hence, it is the secret of success

Hence, how to develop this will power, is the most important fundamental basis of one’s existence.
Swami Vivekananda once said
“What is education, is it book learning? NO... Is it diverse Knowledge... Not even that. The training by which the current and expression of will are brought under control and become fruitful is called education”
It is imperative then, to remember, that all of our resopurces, mental , physical and spiritual- be focussed towards attaining this from of education. This is the education of concentration- Learning to center oneself within.

The development of will, paradoxically, is possible if we only have the will to develop our will. Shiva burnt Kama- the god of desire, when Kama tried to disturb him during meditation. Similarly, the daughters of “Kama- mara” – The god of desire and death in Buddhist mythology – could not sway the young Gautama from his path of enlightenment

Similarly, we too, must brun all desires, if we have to develop a will as stroing as iron. Every dream can be real, every wish fulfilled, and herein lies the second paradox of will. A strong will is necessary to attain our desires, while a purging of all desire is necessary to attain a will.


The prayer
Lord,
All I ask of you is redemption
I have commited many sins, but I have also tried to be good
I know that I am a sinner, but you, lord almighty, you are our master and we are but your slaves
I ask in your most holy name, forgive me, protect me and take me under your feet
Give me but a small place there from where you are visible and your glory, tangible