Premanand Maharaj Ji
I work very hard but still do not succeed. Is my effort going in the wrong direction?
Check the direction of your effort
We must understand the direction of our effort. Worldly action cannot destroy past karma, but walking with dharma, honouring parents and chanting the Name can.
Yes, while doing worldly studies, if you walk with faith in dharma, honour your parents and chant the Name, this is the divine arrow that will destroy that karma.