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COW – Concept of the Week

February 20, 2009 at 2:08 pm gingaginga Leave a comment

Focus

Like Arjuna shooting his arrow straight to the eye of his target, focus only on the goal.

Call it tunnel vision, call it concentration – in the end, just don’t let peripheral distractions obscure your aim.

The epitome of focus.

Recap of the story from the Mahabharata:

“After his brothers all attempted to shoot the wooden bird, it was Arjuna’s turn. He readied himself, his bow and arrow in perfect position! When his Guru asked him, “Arjuna, will you tell me what you see?”

Arjuna replied, “Sir, I only the eye of the bird.” When asked by the teacher whether he was able to see the bird, the tree, and people around, Arjuna replied that he saw nothing but the eye of the bird only.

Arjuna’s teacher was pleased with his immense concentration and correct approach towards the art of archery.”

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