USE FULL TIPS FOR PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

When we talk of ‘personality’, we do not merely mean that a person has an outer charm a smiling face, command over spoken language, or is perfect in appearance. In fact, personality is subject of psychologists to debate, which entails a long discussion, But, in short, they believe that personality is basically, and closely, related to those elements which control our sub-conscious mind and which are reflected in our day-to-day behavior, conduct, attitude and actions. They are internal factors, such as character, willpower, self confidence, inclination (or liking), zeal and others. Besides, in the modern age some external factors (like, colour, looks, attire, style, manners communication skill etc.) are also said to be essential to make one’s appearance pleasing to others in daily affairs, and thus, in a combined form of the two factors it becomes a dynamic personality. Hence, personality is a stable set of internal and external qualities of a person, consisting of physical and mental traits. This dynamic personality is considered as an integral part of stable success in any sphere of life. Charles M. Schwab has said-
‘Personality is to man
What perfume is to a flower.’
Example of a Dynamic Personality
In the era of Mahabharat, there was a boy named Eklavya, who, living in a wretched condition, possessed all requisite qualities of a dynamic personality. He had such a strong urge to become the best archer in the world that he, with his positive and optimistic outlook, perceived a ray of hope in dismal surroundings, and ultimately achieved the goal of his life is as follows:
Once in his boyhood, Eklavya asked his mother for a glass of milk and he was offered the white-clay mixture, which he had to drink as milk. Having a profound interest in archery, he developed his strong will power and aimed to become an ace archer in his life. He, therefore, went in search of a teacher and reached the hermitage Dronacharya to learn the archery under his fold. But Dronacharya flatly refused to teach him as he belonged to the lowest community. That boy was not disappointed by it. Rather he got an inspiration to move ahead for self preparation in order to fight for success.
With his spiritual strength and increased self confidence he immediately resolved to become a champion in the field. He lived in the dense forest alone and made a clay idol of Dronacharya. He paid his respectful greeting to that idol learning archery. By doing the continual practice he soon became so proficient in this art that one day in the forest, on hearing the barking of a dog at a distance, he shot seven arrows at the source of barking sound and fastened the mouth of dog with those arrows.
That dog belonged to Arjun who was disciple of Guru Dronacharya. Arjun was so much surprised to see Eklavya’s expertise, skill and intelligence that he immediately rushed to his guru’s hermitage to report this incident. Hearing so, Dronacharya at one called upon the boy and eagerly questioned him ‘Who’s your teacher?’ Showing him the clay-made idol. Eklavya humbly replied, ‘Sir, you are my teacher.’ Hearing this from his mouth, Dronocharya demanded the thumb of his right hand which Eklavya surrendered unto his feet with pleasure.
The above illustration depicts the personality of Eklavya. As all his behavior, attitude and actions are exhibited in it, one can draw out the elements of personality formation, which are said to be vital for success in one’s life.
Remember………..
Personality development is not a new concept, but it has truly emerged from the ancient Indian epic Shrimadbhagwat Gita. “The feebleness of heart renders the man to emotional weakness that affect all his mental and physical strengths to sap all his interest, self-confidence, vigour and zeal. The inner weakness exercise and adverse effect on his personality; he develops a sense of inferiority’ complex, which draws him to inactiveness. And as such he falls away from the path of his goal and remains as failure in life. A life without purpose stands nowhere in the world”- These were the feelings of Lord Shri Krishna about Arjun upon seeing his behavior, attitude, conduct and action due to his diffidence developed in the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
He, therefore delivered the preachings to Arjun with intent to pour into his heart the characteristic virtues, so that he would remove all the vices and weaknesses from his heat and mind firs, and then prepare humself to fight and lead to the glorious victory through struggle, the ultimate object of his life. Thus, the concept of personality development was, for the first time, brought to the welfare of mankind by Lord Shrikrishna nearly 5227 years before Christ.
Mahatma Gandhi has said-
“All your scholarships would be in vain if at the same time you do not build your character (Personality) and attain mastery over your thoughts and actions.”