What are the lessons that can be learnt from Arjun: the great warrior of Mahabharat?
Arjun was the finest archer with good focus and dedication. He is the most highlighted character in Mahabharat who is very close to Krishna. Bhagvat Geeta has got answers to all the questions and solutions to every problem if you understand its teachings. So, let's dive into the topic, things we should learn from Arjun.
Things to learn from Arjun
1.Focus and dedication
The focus and dedication that Arjun had is the main element that he had which paved the way to be one of the best archers. When Guru Dronacharya asked Other students what are they seeing on the tree when the traget was to hit the bird's eye, all students had their eyes on the tree, birds, and nest. But Arjun was focused to hit the bird's eye, which made him hit the target. And dedication is the element that made him the best of all time.
So, if we have focus and dedication then everything becomes achievable and easy!
2. Choose the Right Mentor
Instead of choosing the greatest and strongest Narayani Sena, Arjun chose a single person, Krishna. Krishna later on guided him to victory, by being Arjun's emotional supporter and director and solving his doubts. When Arjun was about to give up the war seeing his own family members and friends in the opponent in fear of causing great loss to society, Krishna mentored him towards his purpose.
So, choosing the right mentor is the greatest achievement in life. There will be times when you wanna give up and get off the track. At that time, your mentor's guidance will matter a lot when your brain stops working towards the goal!
3. Be Uttam over Shresth
Uttam means being better than your self, achieving each and everything that you can achieve. In the way of being Uttam, you have to compete with only yourself and acquire your full potential.
Whereas, Shresth means being better than others and achieving more than another person. So, in the process of making yourself Shresth, you might forget your full potential and get stuck competing with others.
So, if we look at ourselves and our full potential then one day we can be the best of all! If we unlock our full potential then there are chances of us getting into the Shresth category,but if we chase Shresth then it will be impossible to fall under the Uttam category.
4. Gratitude and Acceptance
Arjun belonging to a Royal family, still faced lots of hardship and problems. He accepted each and every situation in his life and went according to what life offered to him. He still has his focus, passion, and dedication. He had gratitude towards what he had in life and always accepted the situation.
Since we cannot change the current condition, acceptance, gratitude, and moving ahead with dedication and focus toward the goal is the most prominent thing in life.