I am Krishna and I am going to confess the dilemma I had dealing with emotions of Arjuna. Arjuna who I believe was an enlightened karma yogi, on the eve of the thirteenth day of the great war took an impulsive, self-defeating vow. Arjuna declared to kill Jayadratha before the sunset in the veryContinue reading “Krishna’s Dilemma”
Tag Archives: Karma
What is your dream?
We attend numerous meetings to figure out a vision/ mission statement for the organisation we work. Have we ever thought what is our personal vision?
From The Book- The Gita Way
Releasing Soon ‘The Gita Way’
Feeling proud to announce that my book The Gita Way is due for release by end of this month. Soon it will be available on Amazon for pre-order. Will update again the relevant link once it is released. The Gita Way is an irreligious take on the tenets of the Bhagavad Gita. Without delving intoContinue reading “Releasing Soon ‘The Gita Way’”
IS ONLY KARMA ENOUGH?
I was referring Bhagvad Gita in some other context and found that its philosophy is a great tool for personal effectiveness and success in life. In one word in which this holy book could be summarized is ‘Karma Yoga’. I tried to make some inferences related with philosophies of ‘Karma yoga’ in context on our personal and professional life. TheContinue reading “IS ONLY KARMA ENOUGH?”
Why was Barbarika sacrificed?
The world has witnessed many battles. However, if there was ever a battle that symbolised the fight for justice and righteousness, it would be the Mahabharata. That’s why, irrespective of the outcome we respectfully acknowledge the role of Bhishma, Dronacharya and Karna, who fought from the losing side. There was one warrior whose name doesContinue reading “Why was Barbarika sacrificed?”
GOLDEN LEAVES
I saw a young man in hurry to catch the local train with a purpose. Then I saw a young boy moving his buffaloes in open field to feed them and enjoying alone by playing with a cricket ball. I also sew a sweet young couple moving along a village road, calm and cool withoutContinue reading “GOLDEN LEAVES”
‘Bhagya’ and limitations of ‘Karma’
I had some busy months and few excuses of not writing. Actually it’s all about reflections and for last few weeks I was not able to feel any substance in my thought until two things happened to me. One was “Dasvidania” a Hindi movie and two; was my recent visit to one of the shoppingContinue reading “‘Bhagya’ and limitations of ‘Karma’”
KARMA YOGA
If you believe in Karma, you would not do anything just out of habbit. Bagavad Gita says your Karma decided fortune of your future course of life and beyond. Quality of Karma becomes top most concern as our duty. Gita also says Karma should always be directed towards duty of Dharma. Literal meaning of DharmaContinue reading “KARMA YOGA”
“Nishkam Karma”, action without attachment
The concept of “Nishkama Karma”, action without attachment to both action/work and fruits expected there after, as mentioned in Hindu holy book Bhagwad Gita, can solve many of the management problems and can confuse few too. One of the most popular saying of Bhagwad Gita is always misunderstood. The following stanza is always misunderstood asContinue reading ““Nishkam Karma”, action without attachment”
SANTOSH SRIVASTAVA 