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Kootaneeti: The Forgotten Art and Science of Covert Politics
October 05,2020 / The Kautilya Project / 4 CommentsShakti or Power is the essence of Rajyam or Leadership. There are those who consider themselves to be either “unlucky” or “undeserving” of power as they cannot comprehend the dynamics of attaining or retaining it. Those who consider...
Hitashatru: That mortal enemy we mistake for a dear friend
October 03,2020 / Vedic Management / 1 CommentsJealousy of people is among the many things that come along with success and wealth. And it is by far the most potent threat as it could turn even a dear friend into a deadly enemy. And when that enemy continues to pose as a friend, enjoying...
The Vedic Perspective on Criticism
September 30,2020 / Vedic Leadership Counselling Vedic Management / 0 CommentsVedic Sanskrit word for criticism was निन्दा (Ninda.) The criticizer is निन्दक (Nindaka.) Whereas विनिन्दा (Vininda) & विनिन्दक (Vinindaka) stand for Unjust Criticism & Unjust Criticizer....
Vedic Approach to Identifying, Conquering and Transcending Fear: Bhayam, Abhayam & Nirbhayam
Fear is natural. But just because it is natural does not mean it is essential for living. We fear things we do not understand. What we cannot understand we must try to understand. We can never fear the known – fear is always about the unknown.
Spirituality & Adhyatma: Are They Same?
Vedic Sanskrit word Aatmana or Atman is often translated as Spirit by a great many people. And hence the science, or knowledge, of Atman – Adhyatma - is translated as Spirituality. But is that an accurate translation?
Satya & Mytha: The Nature of Truth & False
September 21,2020 / Vedic Management / 1 CommentsOur Conscious Self, i.e. our own true self, or Aatmana is the place of perpetual stability, whereas everything else is fluctuating and considered Mithya. Even the planets and stars will undergo change and will cease to exist someday but the truth of...
70th Birthday of a Living Rishi - Dr David Frawley a.k.a. Acharya Vamadeva Shastri
September 20,2020 / Vedic Management / 0 CommentsSpecial Tribute to Dr David Frawley a.k.a. Acharya Vamadeva Shastri on his 70th Birthday by U. Mahesh Prabhu.
Why Kootaneeti is Now More Important than Ever?
September 18,2020 / Vedic Management / 0 CommentsThe Neeti offers Dharmic guidelines for individuals to conduct themselves wisely in a familial, social, organizational, and national setup. Rajaneeti is the Dharmic guidelines for an individual to adhere when in the position of leadership. Rajaneeti...
Jyotish is Vedic Astronomy; Not “Vedic Astrology”
September 17,2020 / Uncategorized / 0 CommentsJyotish, short for Jyoti Shastra, is not one book but a broad Vedic knowledge discipline concerning Jyoti or the Light that encompasses the cosmos. It is about the light that emanates from the Surya (Sun) and Nakshatra (Stars.) It is also the light...
The Wisdom of the Rishikas for Evolutionary Feminism
September 15,2020 / Uncategorized / 1 CommentsSpecial Article by Cheryl Colvard We have seen so many examples through life where women have been conditioned within various mindsets. Humans have twisted and embellished wisdom to fit their agendas. Structures and content have been fed into...
What is Vedic Counselling? Why is it important?
August 30,2020 / Vedic Counselling Vedic Leadership Counselling / 0 CommentsIt does not matter what a person might pursue in life, there is but one quintessential purpose behind such pursuits – happiness. But then the question many people often fail to ask is whether such pursuit must be mired in stress and its resultant...
Ekaanth: The Power of Solitude
August 24,2020 / Vedic Management / 6 CommentsSince time immemorial people have often feared isolation. Nobody likes to live isolated and, therefore, seeks the constant company of people. Solitude is synonymous to loneliness – a lack of feeling that something is missing, a pain, a...
The Kautilyan Perspective
How Value is killed in the name of Valuations
September 22,2020 / The Kautilyan Perspective Vedic Management / 0 CommentsIt is easier to create imaginary valuation than real value. The easiest way to destroy our future is to ignore our lessons of the past and disengaging ourselves from the present.
A Global Economic Depression is Inevitable. Brace for Impact.
September 03,2020 / The Kautilyan Perspective / 0 CommentsYou can control many aspects of your life, but others always remain that you cannot control. In an era when people are obsessed with money, influence, and media – losing control is something not taken kindly. Therefore, most people in positions of...
7 Crucial Steps PM Modi must take to protect Indian Economy
April 19,2020 / The Kautilyan Perspective / 0 CommentsOn April 17, 2020, Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shaktikanta Das, addressed a much-hyped media gathering. Indian stock markets, hopeful of "additional stimulus package," led to a modest spike in the market indices. In his statement, Das...
The Kautilya Project
How can practitioners of Yoga & Ayurveda benefit from Kautilya’s Arthashastra?
June 02,2020 / The Kautilya Project / 0 CommentsKautilya’s Arthashastra is also the world’s oldest book on management. It explains the intricate connection between individual happiness and institutional prosperity. It provides realistic ways to find one’s true potential and utilize it to...
Tantra, Mantra & Rajaneeti: The Unmistakable Connection
May 13,2020 / The Kautilya Project / 3 CommentsMantra and Tantra were regarded by Kautilya as two crucial elements in the art and science of Vedic approach to politics – Rajaneeti. Without a plan and a strategy to execute it Shakti (read Power) is of no use. In Arthashastra, he declares...
Vinayam: The hallmark of Vedic Knowledge and Wisdom
May 09,2020 / Vedic Management / 2 CommentsVedic greetings like Namaste, Namaskaram, and Pranam – are a sign of respect shown for all beings – animate, inanimate, and, even idols. These words convey respect and reverence by recognizing and honoring divinity in others. The Rishis...
Articles on Vedic Leadership Counselling™
What is Vedic Counselling? Why is it important?
August 30,2020 / Vedic Counselling Vedic Leadership Counselling / 0 CommentsIt does not matter what a person might pursue in life, there is but one quintessential purpose behind such pursuits – happiness. But then the question many people often fail to ask is whether such pursuit must be mired in stress and its resultant pain. Is pain inescapable? Is it something we got to deal with without any choice? Is there a way out of it? There can be no doubts about the fact that modern medicine has made great strides with the advancement in technologies. Humanity has...
Rishi Tales - Vedic Stories of Wisdom
The Three Crucial Questions
April 19,2020 / Rishi Tales / 2 CommentsThis story is a part of RISHI TALES (Volume 1) by U. Mahesh Prabhu with Foreword by Dr David Frawley. The book is available on Amazon.com for $9.99 and Amazon.in for INR 200.00 Bhoja Raja, also known as Raja Bhoj, was one of the greatest kings...
When a Rishi drank wine
September 25,2019 / Rishi Tales / 0 CommentsLong ago, in a city called Avantika, there lived a Rishi. He was held in high esteem not only by the common people but also by the king of the land. Whenever the king felt disturbed in mind, he would approach the Rishi. The Rishi’s wisdom-enriched...
The king who relinquished his throne to teach a deserving student
June 12,2019 / Rishi Tales / 0 CommentsAn aging Brahmin was overwhelmed by his poverty. Without any wealth, he was respected neither by his relatives, nor his children nor his wife. All that he wanted was to find a way to earn enough wealth to win back his dignity and respect in the...
