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What do you think matters most when you're trying to do something really well?
Reading Time: 5 minutes | Age Limit: 6-10 | Country Origin: India
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“The Greatest Archer of All Times”
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When a famous teacher challenges his students to hit a tiny target—the eye of a wooden bird—only one sees what truly matters. While others get distracted by the world around them, this one student stays locked in, focused, and ready. This powerful story from Kuru dynasty in ancient India shows how true greatness comes not from talent alone, but from the power of ocus, discipline, and determination. A tale that inspires kids to aim high—and never lose sight of their goals.
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The Greatest Archer of all Times
What do you think matters most when you’re trying to do something really well?
Once upon a time in the faraway land of India, during the Kuru dynasty, a wise teacher gathered his students for a special test. These young warriors were training to become great fighters, and on this day, they would prove their skill in archery.
The teacher pointed to a wooden bird tied to mango tree. “Each of you must hit the bird’s eye with your arrow. Step forward, one by one, and tell me what you see before you shoot.”
The first student stepped into the circle, bow in hand. The teacher asked,
“What do you see?”
The student looked around and said,
“I see the tree, the sky, the leaves, and even an anthill at the bottom of the tree.”
The teacher shook his head. “Put your bow down and step back.”
Another student stepped forward. “What do you see?” asked the teacher.
The boy answered, “I see everything around—the tree, the branches, the birds. Just tell me what to aim for, and I’ll shoot!”
Again, the teacher was not satisfied.
One by one, the students stepped forward, each giving a similar answer. Some saw the stream flowing nearby, others saw the green grass or the bright blue sky. But none of them gave the answer the teacher was looking for.
Finally, the last student stepped into the circle. He picked up his bow and arrow and stared straight at the wooden bird.
“What do you see?” the teacher asked. Without looking away, the student replied, “I can only see
the eye of the bird.”
The teacher tested him further. “Can you see the tree, the leaves, and the sky?”
What do you think the teacher was really looking for in their answers?
What do you think the teacher was really looking for in their answers?
“No, master. I see only the eye of the bird.”
The teacher smiled. “Shoot.”
The student released his arrow with a twang! It zipped through the air and struck the wooden bird perfectly in the eye. The bird fell to the ground, and the teacher placed a hand on the student’s shoulder.
The student released his arrow with a twang! It zipped through the air and struck the wooden bird perfectly in the eye. The bird fell to the ground, and the teacher placed a hand on the student’s shoulder.
“This,” he told the class, “Is what true focus looks like. While all of you saw many things, he saw only what mattered—the target. To be great at anything, you must give it your full attention and not be distracted.”
And that is why this student, Arjuna, became the greatest archer in history.
What did you learn from Arjuna?
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