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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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The Battlefield Within: Seeing Through the Lens of Awareness
The Bhagavad Gita begins not with divine teachings or grand miracles, but with a scene of war — the battlefield of Kurukshetra. And one of the first verses that stands out comes not from Arjuna or Krishna, but from Duryodhana, the prince of the Kauravas: paśyaitāṁ pāṇḍu-putrāṇām ācārya mahatīṁ camūm vyūḍhāṁ drupada-putreṇa tava śiṣyeṇa dhīmatā…
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When Confidence Meets Insecurity: What We Reveal in the Face of Challenge
There are certain moments when we walk into a situation, take one good look around, and instantly feel a shift inside. It may be a job interview, a boardroom presentation, a sports match, or even a difficult conversation with a close friend. That moment—when we recognize that the other side is prepared, organized, and ready—does…
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The Sacred Pause Before the Storm: What Do We Do at Life’s Turning Points?
There are moments in life when everything we believe in seems to collide—our values, loyalties, ambitions, and fears. These moments don’t come with a warning, but they always arrive with weight. They ask something of us. They ask whether we will act with courage or remain passive, whether we will stand up for what’s right…
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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,…