Stories from the grassroots | Thoughts on development | Lessons on leadership
In a letter that Swami Vivekananda wrote to the Maharajah of Mysuru, he said, “He alone lives who lives for others. The rest are more dead than alive”. Life in the service of others is not only fulfilling but also spiritually elevating. More about ‘Going beyond Yourself’ can be heard in a online talk that I recently gave to the employees of Global MNC. See the video below:
Science, Spirituality, and Service are three pillars that shape our understanding of the world and our role within it. Science, with its empirical methods and logical inquiry, has been instrumental in unravelling the mysteries of the universe. It encourages us to question, observe, experiment, and draw conclusions based on evidence. Spirituality on the other hand, invites us to explore the dimensions beyond the material world. It encourages us to delve into our inner selves and reminds us that there is more to existence than what meets the eye. Service, in its essence, is a profound expression of compassion and empathy.
Despite being the largest democracy with a huge population, Bharat only had a marginal place in Global blocs and alignments. Our voice was hardly heard and usually got crowded out by so called ‘large economies’. The last many years has seen Bharat begin to regain her rightful position in the comity of Nations. Like Swami Vivekananda said, ‘Bharat will occupy her resplendent throne where she rightfully belongs’. Global leadership is not about being a large economy, not about the largest army or the most technologically advanced. It is about being a nation that seeks prosperity with peace, it is about
It is now a little more than 4 decades since i first read the 8 volumes (now they are nine) of ‘The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda’. So much water has flowed under the bridge, so many experiences that have added to my understanding of his message and so much still left in this ever continuous learning journey. Listening to the radio interview today morning (broadcast by Akashavani, Mysore FM 100.6) brought back many of those moments when one keeps doing what one believes is correct. There is a sense of urgency and importance in the actions that are driven