How to Stay Motivated During RAS 2026 Preparation
Each new morning brings a chance to reset. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us to “elevate yourself by your own mind”. only we can lift our spirits. With each sunrise, brush off yesterday’s fatigue and step forward with clarity. In the spirit of Vivekananda’s call to action, “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached”. seize the day’s fresh promise and renew your resolve.
Karma Yoga: Work Without Attachment
- Duty over outcome: Focus on effort, not reward. Krishna tells Arjuna (and us), “You have a right to perform your duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions”.Channel all energy into studying and serving your goals, letting go of anxiety about results.
- Equanimity in all outcomes: The Gita urges us to be “even-minded in success, and in failure”. When exam results rise and fall, a calm mind protects motivation. Treat praise or setback as transient – stay focused on steady effort.
- Be your own mentor: Remember this is your battle. One mentor likens the exam to a battlefield: “CSE is the battlefield and you are Arjuna! … do your duty of preparation, without clinging to the results”.Compete with your own limits, not against others’ outcomes.
Inner Strength: Wisdom of Vivekananda
- Persist through failure: “Never mind failures; they are quite natural… If you fail a thousand times, make the attempt once more”.Vivekananda reassures us that every setback is part of life’s journey. Each mistake refines your plan – pick yourself up and try again with the same ideal in sight.
- Own your destiny: “Stand up, be bold, be strong” – take responsibility for your path. As Swami reminded us, “All powers in the universe are already ours… it is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark”. In other words, the only limits are the ones you accept. Pull away those hands (of self-doubt) and reveal your inner strength.
Discipline & Strategy: Teachings of Chanakya
- Self-control builds success: “Self-control is the root of all success”.Cultivate strong daily habits – a disciplined study routine, healthy sleep and diet – and success will follow naturally from these roots.
- Confront fear at its source: “When fear nears, strike at its root”. Don’t dodge stress or anxiety. Identify exactly what you fear (exam sections, topics, outcomes) and tackle it head-on with focused practice. This “strike” disempowers fear and transforms it into confidence.
- Be patient with progress: Chanakya warns, “Don’t judge the future of a person based on his present conditions, because time has the power to change black coal to shiny diamond. A slow start or momentary slump can still lead to brilliance. Keep working; a little effort each day can turn rough beginnings into polished success.
- Value your education: “Education is the best friend — respected in every land”. Wealth or accolades may fade, but knowledge stays with you. Treat each chapter learned as a lifelong companion. In exam prep, remember you are training to serve society – each lesson enriches not just you but everyone you will lead.
Vision & Purpose: Guidance from Ambedkar and Kalam
- Cultivate your mind: Dr. Ambedkar urged, “Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence”. Focus on deep understanding and personal growth, not just marks. This mindset turns exam study into a journey of self-improvement and service to others.
- Personal progress over comparison: As Ambedkar said, “Aspire not to be like others but aspire to be better than who you were yesterday”. Measure success by how you improve day by day, rather than by anyone else’s score. Every bit of knowledge gained makes the community stronger and your path clearer.
- Dream and work relentlessly: Dr. Kalam lived by “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action”. Hold a big vision for yourself, and fuel it with focused effort. He also reminded us, “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough”. Harness these words on tough days: keep your goal vivid, and let unwavering determination carry you forward.
Each of these timeless lessons offers light on dark days. Remember Vivekananda’s words and “arise, awake”. Keep the long-term vision in mind, as Kalam did with perseverance. and Ambedkar with self-reliance. When motivation falters, revisit them. Do your duty, stay disciplined, and your effort becomes your worship (karma yoga) – the outcome then matters less than the growth along the way. In this balanced mindset – neither crushed by failure nor carried away by success – you will find a steady courage to continue, day by day.
How to Stay Motivated During RAS 2026 Preparation ??- Connect Civils
