Many thanks to B. Bh. for sharing this with me. I have been very fortunate to have been explained the eleven attributes for success according to Hindu scriptures (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_scriptures); such that this list of eleven attributes is 'complete' - nothing can be added or removed, meaningfully.
- Shraddhaam – “Faith. Faith in your goal. Faith in yourself. Faith in your mentor. Faith in your path .. if you believe in it, problems are challenges to overcome, - if you don’t believe in it, problems are obstacles to deter you.”
- Medhaam – “Memory. To keep your goal in mind. To remember your experiences. Knowledge – because knowledge exists only if you remember.”
- Yasha – “Fame. To open doors and opportunities. To create partnerships and alliances. To foster trust and confidence. To use a path which will not sully the name.”
- Pragyaam – “Intelligence. Common sense. To unravel complex tasks into simple rules. To understand beyond the perception of senses. To apply knowledge, differentiate between right and wrong, correct and incorrect. To bridge the past (experience), with the future (aspiration).”
- Vidyaam – “Education. Education is the experience of others in a structured form. To use it to gain time, and not require to make mistakes in order to learn.”
- Buddhim – “Rationality. Capacity to think (as opposed to intelligence). Capacity to focus. Create knowledge. Capacity to learn.”
- Shriyam – “Resources. Ability to create resources. Ability to manage them. Whether it is Wealth, manpower, materials, beauty, charm… whatever is required for fulfillment of the goal.”
- Balam – “Strength and energy. Capacity to carry out the tasks needed to reach the goal.”
- Tej – “Enthusiasm, brilliance, inspiration – leading to persistence and consistence.”
- Aayushyam – “Longevity, availability of time to reach the goal. Time management.”
- Aarogyam – “Good health … more literally, absence of sickness or other obstacle in the path of success. Doing what is required to keep fit – for absence of fitness delays achievement of goals.”
The Prathna and the full shloka thus is:
Vidyaam Buddhim Shriyam Balam,
Tej Aayushyam Aarogyam
Dehi may Havya-vahana.
(the last line being, ‘O chariot of gold (fire), please give me these attributes’)
