Explained in very sound, eloquent & thoughtful language with deep meaningful message behind it and thoughtful questions from audience at Artha Forum gathering ( organization of business entrepreneurs ). ......by His Holiness Bhakti Rasamitra Swami.
Few highlights from lecturer.
1. GREED IS MY GOD. Our greed is driving force behind expansion of our business or to move higher in our profession.
2. Compassion in Capitalism. We should climb our ladder with compassion not with greed.
3. Dharma or Duty has 4 legs: Basics principal of Human life. tapaḥ ( Austerity) śaucaṁ ( Cleanliness) dayā (Mercy) and satyam ( Truthfulness).
A. Austerity: We should take voluntary inconveniences for benefits of other or for higher cause. In business or in our profession we should not cut the corner, not try to take route of easy way out, don't take path of least resistance, don't succumb by temptation...etc. We live in society where our success is measured by how much money I have rather then how I earn that money? It is difficult to resist temptation when it comes to making money. Austerity is destroyed by intoxication means consuming anything which affects your consciousness. With intoxication we loose our sense of discrimination of what is right or wrong.
B. Cleanliness: Cleanliness of mind. Our decision or action is depend on our mind. Mind get agitated & restless with greed, anger, envy, possessiveness thoughts, can't make right decision. Mind should be feed with good thoughts, spiritual practices, keeping good company..etc. to make a thoughtful decision at work & home.
C. Mercy: Compassionate to your subordinate. Helping your spouse & family members at home. Looking after your colleague, family & friends....etc. WE FIND OURSELVES by THINKING ABOUT OTHERS. Mentality of sharing your wealth/profit in corporations. End of the day nothing belongs to you. We are not proprietor of this wealth & world.
D. Truthfulness: Action or words spoken should be truthful, pleasant & beneficial to society. No speculative business. Expand your business on moral ethical principles. Try to earn & spend wealth with good consciousness.
SB 11.17.16 — Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, cleanliness, satisfaction, tolerance, simple straightforwardness, devotion to Me, mercy and truthfulness are the natural qualities of the brāhmaṇas ( saintly person ) vedabase.com
See video link for more clarity.
https://youtu.be/3GoFdmRqaF8
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I am inspire to hear & read Vedic Scriptures & other philosophy by regularly listening Sri Pandurang Shashtri Athvale known as Dadaji ( speak on Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Veda based discourses & western philosophy ) and association of Swadhyay Parivar every Sunday in Swadhya Kendra.
FYI: Good source of Vedic literature: Vedabase.com (Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the essence & Srimad Bhagavatam (SB) is the nectar of all Vedic scriptures). Hearing & reading SB daily is purifying to our senses, nourishing & satisfying to our heart ( Soul ) and transcendental to our consciousness.
I also hear and read discourses & articles on Vedic thoughts & other philosophy from Srila Prabhupada, his disciples & grand disciples ( HH Bhakti Rasamitra Swami, Chaitanya Charandas Prabhu, Sutapa Das, Amarnath Dasa, HH Bhakticharu Swami, Urmila Devi Dasi, HH Sivarama Swami, HH Radhanath Swami, Lal Govind Prabhu ( Gujarati & Hindi) Prahalad Maharaj in Surat (Gujarati) .......and many more from ISKCON......).
I am posting some article based on Vedic scriptures and literature. Of course I use Google search to collect some data. Thanks to Facebook for providing platform.
It is always good idea to share our good thoughts & knowledge with others. Besides my parents, wife, teachers, family & friends GREATFUL to EVERYONE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED in MY LIFE.
Hopefully my enthusiasm will continue by grace of Guru & God ( Krishna , Absolute Truth).
You are right, this is applicable to all of us in our day to day life, and especially at our work.
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