Entries by Venu Payyanur

Bhagavad Gita for Executives. Gita 2(56-60)

Gita 2.56 duhkhesv anudvigna-manah sukhesu vigata-sprhah vita-raga-bhaya-krodhah sthita-dhir munir ucyate Meaning He, whose mind remains unperturbed in sorrow, who does not crave for pleasure, and who is free from passion, fear and anger is called a sage with stable wisdom. Explanation There is no end to sorrow, calumny, dishonour and unfavourable circumstances, in this world. […]

Bhagavad Gita for Executives. Gita 2 (51-55)

Gita 2.51 karma-jam buddhi-yukta hi phalam tyaktva manisinah janma-bandha-vinirmuktah padam gacchanty anamayam Meaning The wise, engaged in devotional service, take refuge in the Lord, and free themselves from the cycle of birth and death by renouncing the fruits of action in the material world. In this way they can attain that state beyond all miseries. […]

Bhagavad Gita for Executives. Gita 2 (41-45)

Gita 2.41 vyavasayatmika buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana bahu-sakha hy anantas ca buddhayo ‘vyavasayinam Meaning Those who are on this path are resolute in purpose, and their aim is one. O beloved child of the Kurus, the intelligence of those who are irresolute is many-branched. Explanation There is a huge difference between the mentality of those who […]

Bhagavad Gita for Executives. Gita 2 (31-35)

Gita 2.31 sva-dharmam api caveksya na vikampitum arhasi dharmyad dhi yuddhac chreyo ‘nyat ksatriyasya na vidyate Meaning Considering your specific duty as a Kshatriya, you should know that there is no better engagement for you than fighting on principles; hence no need for hesitation. Explanation There are two kinds of ‘swa-dharmas’, specific duties. As long […]

Bhagavad Gita for Executives. Gita 2 (26-30)

Gita 2.26 atha cainam nitya-jatam nityam va manyase mrtam tathapi tvam maha-baho nainam socitum arhasi Meaning   O mighty-armed, even if you suppose this soul as constantly undergoing birth and death, even then, you should not grieve over it. Explanation By addressing Arjuna as ‘Mahabaho’ Krishna hints that you are physically very strong but also […]