Svadharma – Find Your Own Nature
Adapted from The Fall of the Human Intellect (Ch.7) and Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities (Ch.5), by A. Parthasarathy. Introduction Life is growth. Our observation of the world reveals this to us. Growth of the inner self encompasses increased self-sufficiency or autonomy, and increased empathy or (more…)
The Bus Leaves at Six: Use of an Ideal
The need for an ideal and the method of setting an ideal have been described in an earlier post. An ideal is used in the pursuit of self-development, the goal of which is maturity and self-sufficiency, enhanced empathy with others, and (more…)
Self-Development Practices
Why do we sometimes experience a sense of ennui for the life we have chosen? Why do relationships fail to deliver the satisfaction we expect? Why do we feel uncertain, anxious or out of control? Why do we act in ways (more…)
Emotional Resilience
Drawing upon the seminal philosophical text of contemporary Indian philosopher A. Parthasarathy, Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities, (Ch. VI), this essay will illustrate the nature of emotion; its cause and manifestation; its beneficial and harmful effects; how emotions can be managed; and (more…)
Ego Management
The human ego is the barrier to inner peace, harmonious relationships and self-development. Its effects pervade all aspects of life, and so an awareness of its presence and an understanding of its functioning is vital. This blog draws upon the extensive work (more…)
CNN Edition: Learn to Live with it: Becoming Stress-Free
When something goes wrong and it can be corrected, do so. If not, learn to live with it, philosopher A. Parthasarathy says. People the world over believe that stress comes from external sources. Read More on CNN >
Sports Illustrated: Cricket, What a Sport!
At 86, post a hip replacement surgery, Swami Parthasarathy says he’s not out. He mixes cricket with Vedanta to spread his brand of philosophy and has one mantra for all: Focus on the present. Read More >
Forbes India: Applying Swami Parthasarathy’s Vedanta to Boardrooms
Swami Parthasarathy’s Vedanta originates in the Upanishads, but his teachings apply to boardrooms as well. More than 3,000 years ago, pupils sat down with their gurus in the seclusion of Indian forests with the intent of learning Vedanta, which in Sanskrit (more…)
CNBC: The Two Things That Motivate People
“It all boils down to two things: one is acquisition, the second is enjoyment,” Swami Parthasarathy, philosopher and author, told CNBC. Parthasarathy also said the world is all intelligence and no intellect.
CNBC: Spirituality at Work
TV interview of Swami Parthasarathy on CNBC on how ancient wisdom applies to modern life and business.