Hindu Scriptures – Chart
To get a better understanding of the Hindu scriptures, I have organized them in a chart form. Your comments and suggestions are most welcome.
Entries by Venu Payyanur
The world in Kaliyuga
The celebrated sage Markhandeya had prophesied about the happenings in Kaliyuga thus: In Kaliyuga all will be dishonest. Charity and Sacrifices will be only for a name. Brahmans would do the duties of Sudras. Sudras will become prosperous. There will be sinners as kings. People will be short-lived and the stature of the people also […]
Raj Dharma vs. Adhikari Dharma – Part 2
1. He is the best of kings who has wisdom, who is possessed of liberality, who is ready to take advantage of the slackness of foes, who has agreeable features, who is prompt in action, who has his anger under control, who is not vindictive, who is high-minded, who is not hot tempered by […]
Raj Dharma vs. Adhikari Dharma – Part 1
Raj Dharma vs. Adhikari Dharma – Part 1 Duties and Responsibilities of a King and how it compares that with a modern day Senior Manager (reference from Mahabharata – advices from Bhisma to Yudhishthira). In the “Mahabharata” Santiparva, Bhishma Pitamaha gave advice to the newly crowned King Yudhishthira about the responsibilities of a good king. […]
Hindu Scriptures
Unlike other major religions in the world, the Hindu’s have many texts that guide and help them to understand life and how to live. Unfortunately majority of the Hindu’s are not aware of the rich storehouse of knowledge that they possess and search in internet and library’s for wisdom and guidance. Here is a short […]
Sanat Sujatiya
Sanat Sujatiya In order to avert the impending war and yet give his sons the kingdom, Dhritarashtra sends his emissary to Yudhishthira with a message not to wage war and continue living in the forest for ever. However the Pandavas did not heed to his request and sends the emissary back with a stern message […]
Hindu Temple Prayers
Hindu Temple Prayers Many Hindus visit temples, if not every day or regularly, certainly once in a while. According to Gita there are four types of persons who visit temple. Gita 7.16 catur-vidha bhajante mam janah sukrtino ‘rjuna arto jijnasur artharthi jnani ca bharatarsabha Bhaktas or devotees of God are of four types. Arta, […]
Driver and Manager – Part 2
Manager and Driver – A comparison. Can you judge a person’s managerial potential, competence and capability by observing his driving style? First let us analyze who is a good driver before comparing a driver with a manager. What is expected of a good driver? Drive you and others safely from place to place. The passengers […]
Manager and Driver – A comparison
Manager and Driver – A comparison. Can you judge a person’s managerial potential, competence and capability by observing his driving style? First let us analyze who is a good driver before comparing a driver with a manager. What is expected of a good driver? Drive you and others safely from place to place. The passengers […]
Managerial behavior – Thoughtfulness
Have you ever experienced the following behavior? You finally reach the toll booth after being in the queue for more than 15 minutes. Your colleague who is driving the car rolls down the window and ask the operator as to how much is the toll…. Then slowly searches for the money purse which is finally […]