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Achieving Harmony: How Vedic Management Can Help Us Work in Harmony with AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a subject of controversy for years, with some people worrying that it will take over jobs and lead to unemployment. But what if we could integrate the ancient wisdom of Vedic Management with the power of AI to create a more efficient and harmonious working environment? This article by U. […]

Measuring the Impact of Kootaneeti Fundamentals Course on Individuals and Institutions

White Paper  Assessing Overall Effectiveness of The Fundamentals of Kootaneeti Course for Individuals and Institutions  Maya Vanburg | Vice President – Communications | Vedic Management Centre | maya@vedic-management.com Introduction   Kootaneeti is a branch of the ancient Indian Vedic sciences, providing invaluable knowledge on the processes of governance, management and decision-making. It is an essential […]

Assessing Overall Effectiveness of The Fundamentals of Kootaneeti Course for Individuals and Institutions

White Paper  Assessing Overall Effectiveness of The Fundamentals of Kootaneeti Course for Individuals and Institutions  Maya Vanburg | Vice President – Communications | Vedic Management Centre | maya@vedic-management.com Introduction   Kootaneeti is a branch of the ancient Indian Vedic sciences, providing invaluable knowledge on the processes of governance, management and decision-making. It is an essential […]

Who’s the real Guru?

The Sanskrit word Guru is often mistranslated as a ‘teacher’. Teacher in Sanskrit is called Shikshak. A teacher is someone who informs and educates us. A teacher is supposed to ensure that we learn to read, write and understand. Yet, a teacher has no obligation for the complete welfare of his student(s); he’s focused on […]

Bhartrihari: The King who became a Rishi

As wise Rishis have justly declared, ‘To die is a passing pain but to be poor is an eternal anguish.’ Besides, I am also in agreement with the Rishis’ declaration, ‘It is better to die loved in youth and not hated in old age.’ If you would be generous to offer me a sizeable material reward for my family to live comfortably – that would be more desirous to me than the youth and romantic escapades the fruit can offer.”

Applying Yoga Principles to Effective Management: A Guide

Yoga is known to many as an exercise, posture, and meditation. This kind of Yoga is called Astanga Yoga which happens to be a small part of larger Yogic Knowledge practiced and professed by Yogic seers.  The Sanskrit word Yoga comes from the root word Yuj which means to link or connect, it can also mean Path. One of revered Vedic scripture – Bhagavad Gita – offers significant insight into this subject. Each of Bhagavad Gita’s 18 Chapters teaches 18 different Yoga which could be interpreted in a ...

The Yoga of Management

Yoga is known to many as an exercise, posture, and meditation. This kind of Yoga is called Astanga Yoga which happens to be a small part of larger Yogic Knowledge practiced and professed by Yogic seers.  The Sanskrit word Yoga comes from the root word Yuj which means to link or connect, it can also mean Path. One of revered Vedic scripture – Bhagavad Gita – offers significant insight into this subject. Each of Bhagavad Gita’s 18 Chapters teaches 18 different Yoga which could be interpreted in a ...

What is the true meaning of Dharma? Why is it relevant even today?

    Dharma is a Vedic Sanskrit word that comes from the root word Dhri or Dhriti which means “to sustain.” In an era where we are severely affected as a result of our “unsustainable actions” and are trying to find ways to find “sustainable living” understanding Dharma as a way of sustainable, happy and […]

Sukham & Duhkham: The Vedic Philosophy on Happiness and Sorrow

We are all born into this body without possessing anything. All that we gain is after the birth of this body. We are also sure to die, after which all that we have accumulated and achieved must be left behind. So, we are neither born nor do we die possessing anything. More like a computer game. Given this why should we fear anything? Why not accept everything as a game and appreciate everything life delivers unto us? Neither pleasure nor pain is lasting. They all have an expiry date. Only those ...

Ahimsa: A Vedic Perspective

Dharma is not doing to others what you don't like being done by someone else to you. Dharma is that which sustains the order in self (mind), family, society, nation and the world at large. Dharma is sustained by doing things where the strong don’t thrive by suppressing the weak and the weak are not subjugated by the strong. Dharma provides a way for people to live and let live. When there’s an imposition of someone else’s will on you or your own excesses on others, that’s Himsa, causing Adharma....