संकल्प : प्राणवान ऊर्जा-स्रोत

Summary

The text discusses the power of resolve (sankalp) and its role in shaping destiny. It argues that weak-willed people blame fate for their failures, but fate is a servant of resolve, not its master. Resolve can create, repair, and awaken destiny. A story illustrates this: a villager tries to blow out an electric bulb, not understanding it requires a switch. Similarly, people must learn to use their inner power through resolve. Strong resolve is like a sun that fills life with light, making the impossible possible. The text cites Mahatma Gandhi's 1930 vow not to return to the ashram until achieving self-rule, which he fulfilled. It also tells of Thomas Edison's mother, who resolved to teach her son after a teacher called him stupid, leading him to become a great scientist. Resolve can be auspicious or inauspicious, positive or negative, and varies by context—a materialist seeks wealth, a patient health, a yogi spiritual growth. Small resolves can accumulate to achieve great goals, but one must have the capability to fulfill them. Setting large goals is good, but one must build confidence through smaller achievements. The text emphasizes that resolve provides direction and focus, preventing wasted effort. It outlines a process for achieving resolve: respect for the goal, understanding, constant memory, alignment with purpose, and intense desire. Strong resolve leads to both material success and self-realization. Examples include Acharya Bhikshu, Gurudev Tulsi, and Acharya Mahapragya, whose determined non-violence journey proved the possible. The text concludes that great individuals throughout history have succeeded through unwavering resolve.