Many organizations of repute consider Experiential learning for their Leaders and Managers – the reasons being numerous. Leadership is not a classroom discussion, but a contact sport, and an intensive one, at that, hence the need for “practice”. By definition itself, experiential learning is a wholesome educational experience through total personal involvement.
As various earlier articles have amply shown, there is far more to Rakhasas than their diverse and hideous forms. While as Children, we may have enjoyed simply listening to the stories of the slaying of Daanavs by Dev or Devis, one’s growing up should also entail the maturity to decode the messages hidden within these stories and treat them as guidelines for Living.
I feel much gratitude to be born on this divine land where we have direct access to all the wisdom from our great past. This Janmashtami I focused on Lord Krishna’s lessons to us from the Bhagavad-Gita as I reflected on few well known verses from our eternal texts. From the qualities of Lord Krishna and the lessons that the Gita brings to us, to the sutra of ” Indriyajayasya Mulam…
“Nahamarth lipsurbravimi mam ashitivarshasya vyavrutt sarveindriyaarthasya na kinchidarthen prayojanam. Tvatprarthana siddhyartham sarasvativinodam karishyami” I’m not proclaiming it out of my list for riches. I’m eighty years and have reversed my senses from objects of desire. I’ve nothing to do with riches. It’s only for the accomplishment of your wish (of creating the next Leader for the kingdom) and my hobby of learning that I shall do this! – Guru Vishnusharman to…
Whenever anyone says they are attending or conducting Yog classes, a vast majority of them mean only yog-aasan or yogic postures, don’t they? But is that all what Yog is about? Whenever faced with doubts, one can always look at our Itihas for clues. Within Itihas, are our two great epics, Rishi Valmiki’s Ramayan and Vyas Rishi’s Mahabharat. While most Indians are familiar with the stories, going deeper, one can…
In a world where leadership is often associated with boardrooms, power, and relentless pursuit of success, a new model is emerging—one that blends the eternal Indian wisdom of yogis with the demands of modern leadership. Imagine a leader who connects with the power of mindfulness, embraces emotional intelligence, and leads with love and compassion. This is the essence of a Swami in Arthashaastra, Kautilya’s (Chanakya’s) parlance, or a Yog-Centric leader—a visionary who…
The Arthashaastra is a Legendary Indian text written by the world-renowned strategist Chanakya and is a comprehensive guide to governance, economics, and military strategy. He practiced what he taught nearly 2500 years ago. The system he taught is based on laws of management and also offers valuable insights on decision- making that are still relevant today. There is a brilliant thinking tool that can help one master the art of…
An email to me on the 13th of March 2020 from a Global Healing forum about what precautions to take in the event of the Coronavirus spreading in our city and community seemed suddenly to awaken me to a new reality. What started as a routine day turned out to be something I was beginning to resist. I remembered what my son had shared with me a few days before…
The way they make us laugh, weep, think, reflect, decide, and act – I’m sure a lot has been figured already about the power they have over our emotions if struck rightly with us. Can we think of them the same way when it is about something seemingly bigger, say – driving projects, gaining success, or developing leadership? The answer lies in the first statement itself. We are emotional beings…
Self-inquiry and self-reflection are powerful tools for leadership development, and are central to many eternal Indian philosophical traditions. These practices involve taking time to reflect on one’s own thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and examining how they impact oneself and others. By engaging in self-inquiry and self-reflection, leaders can gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their motivations, and develop the skills and insights needed to become more effective leaders. In…