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  • The Leaders Within: Learning to Lead Ourselves Before We Lead the World

    asmākaṁ tu viśiṣṭā ye tān nibodha dvijottama nāyakā mama sainyasya saṁjñārthaṁ tān bravīmi te “But for your information, O best of the Brāhmaṇas, let me tell you about the captains who are especially qualified to lead my military force.” In this verse from the Bhagavad Gita, the Kaurava prince Duryodhana is speaking to Droṇācārya, his…

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  • Recognizing the Strength Around You: A Lesson in Humility and Perspective

    The Bhagavad Gita is a mirror — every verse reflects not just the battlefield of Kurukshetra but the battlefield of our own lives. The following verse is a continuation of Duryodhana’s speech as he observes the opposing army: atra śūrā maheṣv-āsābhīmārjuna-samā yudhiyuyudhāno virāṭaś cadrupadaś ca mahā-rathaḥ “Here in this army are many heroic bowmen equal…

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  • Imagination Is Bound by Experience.

    Imagination is the mental ability to form images, ideas, or concepts not present to the senses. Can we truly imagine something we’ve never experienced? At first, it might seem like imagination is limitless. People dream of flying cars, alien worlds, and time machines. But if you look closely, you’ll see a deeper truth: If you…

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  • Breaking the Roots of Suffering Through Memory Awareness and Dhyana.

    Attachment is a powerful emotional connection that forms between a person and someone or something significant in their life. It can develop toward people, such as family members, friends, or romantic partners, as well as toward objects like sentimental items or even past experiences that hold emotional value. This bond creates a sense of comfort,…

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