How Paying More Attention Can be Miraculous in Life
“Attention
is a precious faculty; the mind may forget what it has learned, but the faculty
of being attentive, once acquired, is never lost.”
We
all know the importance of paying attention in LIFE
As we all know, the story of Abhimanyu makes one of Mahabharata's most fascinating stories. Abhimanyu, son of Subhadra and Arjuna, the quintessence of an
attentive, Mindful, and focused warrior who learned to penetrate Chakravyuha, a
formidable military formation that could be countered only by a few and played a
significant role in the battle of Kurukshetra.
Abhimanyu’s
stronger attention levels even as an unborn child made him gain knowledge of
Chakravuaha. When Arjuna was talking to his wife Subhadra about how to break this
circular military formation Abhimanyu heard the strategic information in his
mother’s womb but Subhadra dozed off after a while and he couldn’t learn how to
come out of Chakravyuha. He grew up in Dwarka and was trained by Pradyuman, son
of Shri Krishna, and the finest archer, Arjuna, his Father himself. Abhimanyu
was a courageous and fearsome warrior and was able to hold mighty Drona, Karna,
Duryodhana, and Dushasana for long hours. His audacious bravery and indomitable
courage won him much admiration even from the enemies.
On
the 13th day of the Kurukshetra battle, Pandavas were challenged to
break Chakravyuha and Pandavas accepted the Challenge willingly because Krishna
and Arjuna both knew how to break and defeat such formation. However, on the
same day, Krishna and Arjuna were dragged into combating at another war front
against Samsaptakas. Since they had already accepted the challenge, they were
left with no choice but to allow Abhimanyu to endeavour for the same. The young
lad successfully broke into the formation but his uncles were trapped and cut
off effectively by Jayadratha, eventually, Abhimanyu was left alone to fend for
himself against the huge army of Kauravas.
On
that fateful day, Abhimanyu kept fighting the relentless ferocity and the
despicable military maneuvers by Kauravs. He valiantly struggled
single-handedly slaying the warriors whoever was coming his way including
Laxman, the son of Duryodhana. Seeing the dismantled body of his beloved son,
Duryodhana was incensed and commanded all his soldiers to attack Abhimanyu.
Keeping all the codes of war aside all Kauravas attacked simultaneously, his
chariot was broken down, and all weapons were destroyed yet he didn’t give up. He
took a chariot wheel, and attacked the elephants and the cavalry; he kept
holding his own until his sword was broken and the chariot wheel shattered into
pieces. Dushasana’s son crushed his skull with a mace but this wasn’t a victory
for Kauravas, in fact, this despicable act laid the foundation for the Killing of
Duryodhana and the brutal end of Kaurava dynasty. It is said that his death
marked the end of the adherence to the code of war and was recorded as a black
chapter, an epilogue to all fair and nobly conducted wars.
Abhimanyu’s
heightened levels of attention made him Learn the impossible and win him the
title of an unforgettable warrior. A closely paid attention even on the common
things can bring miracles in your life. An attentive person is by default a
meticulous planner, and perfectionist.
Art of Attention is the
Art of Learning-
The
true art of learning is actually the art of Attention; consistent focus on your
surroundings especially the things that interest you, along with mind and
actions aligned to it will surely give the desired results.
The
moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass or a small
bird flying in the sky, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably
magnificent world in itself. Very often, in a bid to attain our ludicrous and
lofty goal, we forget to pay close attention to the beauty and amazement of the
smallest things around us. Thus, we miss the opportunity to learn the bigger Lessons in life. The joy of paying
attention is a virtue to aspire for and inculcate, and it is always elevating.
Paying attention helps us develop deeper interests in things and happenings leading
to improving the Power of expressing our positive sentiments, being open and
welcoming to new vistas and horizons to explore our passion in the unknown
realms also.
The
habit of paying attention helps you integrate yourself around your core and to
learn everything you find difficult prima facie.
Being Attentive is
Being More Productive
Your
heightened levels of attention can propel your productivity to higher levels
because you develop focus on all details before initiating your plans leading
to stronger commitments and persistence in your efforts. Paying Attention to
something means falling in love with that particular task and when you love to
do something, you get never tired of doing that. A silent observation with
greater attention on any phenomenon will surely form the praxis of a focused
and fulfilled life for you. A less attentive person always flounders for lack
of purpose and focus and keeps wandering willy-nilly.
v Paying
attention during communication is a symbol of respect and empathy to fellow
people; it helps you build rapport with others.
v Paying Attention inculcates the habit of appreciating people, environment, and objects
which eventually fills you with bliss and gratitude; the two most important
factors to live a fulfilled and joyous life. Admiration for others is a
priceless commodity to possess these days so if you pay attention to others
–you learn to admire them.
v Looking
closely at everything gets you acquainted with the nuances of it, the more you
notice, the more you gain. You get enough food for thought and develop creative
ideas.
v Paying
attention fills us with mystery and awe; it makes us aware of the beauty and
mysticism. We make expensive travel plans to explore diversity at a larger
level but miss the opportunity to focus on and admire the minute details of any
culture or place. It’s very important to be attentive to turn yourself into an
inquisitive person.
So, dear Readers at EduEmeralds, next time you see a leaf falling from a branch, clouds soaring in the sky or birds chirping in the vicinity pay attention to these wonders. Pay attention to the gentle touch of your loved ones or what they whisper in your ears, pay attention to the smell of soil at the time of downpour, pay attention when you breathe deeply, and admire when you notice the sun rising. You will surely realize how smaller things and efforts take you to greater heights!
