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Vedic Counseling for Leaders

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Counseling is about clearing negative patterns from one mind with the help of another mind. Therefore, it’s important that the mind that is in charge of the clearing, i.e. the mind of the counselor, remains clear and calm throughout the counseling process.

Although intangible, the Mind is a quintessential part of our life. Everything we do, things we don’t seek do as well as the things we intend to do, are allowing our minds.

According to...

Ahimsa: A Vedic Perspective

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“May all be happy, may all enjoy health, may all enjoy security; let there be no pain, let there be peace, peace, and peace…” say the Vedas. When the Vedas refer to “all”, it means every being, not just humans. The objective of Vedic knowledge and wisdom was to prescribe a path of health, wealth and prosperity. All the research of Vedic scientists, or rishis, was focused on achieving this goal.

During their observation and research, ris...

Chanakya & Six Principles of Vedic Management

A great many books have been written about Chanakya, known also as Kautilya, Vishnu Gupta, and Vishnu Sharma. Having lived over 2,000 years ago his legend continues to fascinate numerous readers even to this day. Perhaps, unfortunately, hes best known to have avenged the then ruler of Magadha Dhanananda by helping Chandragupta Maurya ascend to the throne. This presumed ability of his vengeance seems to be the most enthralling aspect to most people. His Arthashastra a great many believe ...

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Tantra, Mantra & Rajaneeti: The Unmistakable Connection

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Vedic Sanskrit is a language of profound knowledge and deep wisdom. Although very ancient, many original ideas medicine, mathematics, science, and technology is written in this language for thousands of years. Unfortunately, many of these words, particularly in older texts, are mistranslated, which causes every sort of misinterpretation. Its important to note here that Vedic Sanskrit is much different than the Sanskrit that is being...

The Fundamentals of Rajaneeti: Vedic approach to Politics

At a time when the best of political approach seems to be inadequate, it could certainly help to know about the Vedic approach to politics Rajaneeti, where greater good was achieved by inspiring leaders to, first, better themselves. In todays world where weve only narrow ideas of a good politician; Vedic principles offer insights with significant depth. This article by U. Mahesh Prabhu offers fundamentals of Vedic approach to Politics.

To understand fundamentals of Vedic approach to politics...

Sukham & Duhkham: The Vedic Philosophy on Happiness and Sorrow

It is the nature of human beings always to strive to avoid दु:खं Duhkham or pain and sorrow and to pursue सुखं Sukham or pleasure and happiness. All that humanity has sought from science to religion or philosophy, is for the sake of removing suffering and finding lasting happiness.  Usually, human beings have confused pleasure with happiness. Pleasure, gained through external circumstances, is not real happiness, which is an enduring condition of the mind and heart.

Pleasure is momentary and...

Vinayam: The hallmark of Vedic Knowledge and Wisdom

Humility today has almost become synonymous with ignorance. Ego, on the other hand, has come to be a sign of power, influence, and knowledge. By earning university certificates, titles, position and wealth, people consider having an ego as a deserving right. And a great many people believe it to be deserving.

Vedic texts, contrary to these prevailing perceptions considered Knowledge is that which instills Humility or Vidya Dadaati Vinayam. For the Vedic Rishis (sages) humility, or Vinayam,...

Stress and Crisis management: The Vedic Approach

The following column by U Mahesh Prabhu was first published by BW Businessworld.

The mind is an important element in any situation. According to various Vedic Rishis a healthy mind often leads to a healthy body; conversely, an unhealthy mind can lead to an unhealthy body. However, there can seldom be a healthy body without a healthy mind. The power of the mind is, therefore, humongous. If the mind is in a state of good health, it can move on undeterred after every troubling situation. A good...

10 Qualities and Characteristics of The Wise

So, how do we know if someone is wise or otherwise? Its a simple question with a complex answer. Wisdom is not ingrained people are seldom born wise. For wisdom to dwell in an individual, (s)he must nurture specific qualities besides accumulating knowledge and insights over the years. There are a few characteristics which could help us in determining if a person is truly wise:

RECLUSIVE: Wise people are often reclusive. Not because they hate people but because they know how to be at peace...