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Introducing Spirituality at WorkplaceSwami Ishwarananda

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SattvikNoble, Man of Perfection,

incarnation of Love & Compassion

RajasikAggressive, full of selfish

drive, prone toactive life

TamasikLazy, sensuous, inactive

Assertive,Stands forPrinciples& Values

S

R T

Simple minded, lacks worldly expe-rience

Commoner, no guidance, prone to influences

Opportunist, wants others to work for him – prone to violence

Personality TypesEnlightened

SoulNoble

Leader withVision

LearnerCommercialBusinessman

PoliticalLeader

Criminals, Law-breakerTrainee

S+R

R+T

S+T

S+R+T

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INTENTIONS

THOUGHTSACTIONS

REACTIONS

Impressions are the basic

inclinations. They give birth to intentions

Intentions trigger

thoughts

Thoughts lead to actions. Quality of thoughts decide quality of actions

The way we meet

the results is the

reaction

Reactions get stored

in our psyche,

results in shaping the personality

IMPRESSIONS

Spiritual values to be embedded here

Change of Attitude

Improving the quality

Reorganizing the priorities

Broader vision and Selflessness

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Training with compassionTraining with compassion

Insecurity, hatred, restlessness

Stress, Loneliness, poor health and disharmony with others.

Goodwill, Peace-of-mind, Security, Caring and harmonious relationship.

Outcome

Insecure, attached to status and authority

Attached to work and results

Detached, dedicated to work

Philosophy at work

Prejudiced. Professional. Never involves in others’ emotions & feelings

Participates in others’ life – shares ideas, feelings and emotions

Relationship with others

Based on one’s own pet preferences.

Based on contribution to earlier accomplishments

Based on willingness to work and capabilities

Distribution of authority

NeverStays behind and make others take risk.

Runs forward to take risk and protects others

Risk taking

Careless and finds fault with others

Careful and dominates in all aspects of work

Considerate and always attempts to make everyone participate

Attitude at work

Ego-centered, Works out of need to survive

Selfish, Works under compulsion, Quantity-conscious

Selfless, Works out of compassion, Quality- conscious

Intention of work

OpportunistAggressiveAssertivePersonality Type->

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Performance with Performance with DetachmentDetachment

A detached performer A detached performer identifies with identifies with

‘accomplishment’ and not ‘accomplishment’ and not with what is accomplished.with what is accomplished.

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Gita’s guidanceGita’s guidance

In this (Detached performance) there is no loss of In this (Detached performance) there is no loss of effort, nor is there any harm (contrary result). Even effort, nor is there any harm (contrary result). Even a little performance protects one from great fear.a little performance protects one from great fear.

You can choose your action.

You cannot choose the result of action.

You can choose your reaction.

May you not be without action.

The essence of Karma Yoga

Philosophy @ Work

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Intention @ workIntention @ workHuman mind is like a parachute. It works better when it is open!

Often Ask to yourself:

What am I doing?

Why am I doing?

How am I doing?

Is it related to what

I would like to achieve?Can I

delegate this to

Someone?

Can I do something differently without

disturbing the Output?

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Leading by living

Whatever a great man does, that other men also imitate; whatever he sets up as the standard, that the world follows.

Bhagavad-Gita 3.21

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How to recognize a leader?

• In his presence, others feel an urge to follow him.

• Ready to accomplish some goal under his directions.

• A leader stimulates, motivates and inspires to follow.

• He does ordinary things extra-ordinarily.• He is part of the group he leads and does not

remote-control.• He finds ideas by discussing with his group

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Noble IntentionNoble Intention• Action creates external result of success; Action creates external result of success;

intention creates internal result of peace.intention creates internal result of peace.• Action without noble intention does not Action without noble intention does not

lead to spiritual growth. Intentions are lead to spiritual growth. Intentions are shaped by values.shaped by values.

• 20 noble Values:20 noble Values:Absence of Pride Absence of Pretension Non-violence

Forgiveness Straightforwardness Service to Seniors

Purity of motive Sustained interest Self-control

Detachment Absence of Arrogance Mature vision of life

Non-Possessiveness Emotional balance Not being greedy

Love for God Meditation Not being extrovert

Seeking true knowledge Steadfast in wisdom

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Wise v/s Otherwise!Talk about IDEAS Talk about PEOPLECaring AttitudeRespects Authority

Courage of ConvictionConfidentConcerned about CharacterAssertiveWilling to LearnSensitiveSolitudeDiscuss

DisciplineInternally Driven

Respects OthersKnows the Limit

Critical AttitudeRebels Authority

Goes Along to get alongConfusionConcerned about ReputationAggressiveKnow it allTouchyLonelyArgueDistorted sense of FreedomExternally DrivenLooks down on OthersEverything Goes!

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Manage worries

• The longer you hold, heavier it becomes!• Learn to put down the burden and pick it up when you need.• Don’t carry the burden wherever you go.

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Manage your leisure time

• Avoid hurry, worry and curry

Be regular in your sleep

At home, pick up phone by choice

Avoid compulsive thinking

Avoid compulsive eating

Everyday give some time for yourself to do NOTHING!

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Take care of yourBalance-Sheet

Our Birth is our Opening BalanceOur Death is our Closing Balance

Our Prejudice Views are our LiabilitiesOur Creative Ideas/ Good Deeds are our

AssetsHeart is our Current AssetSoul is our Fixed Assets

Brain is our Fixed DepositThinking is our Current Account

Goodwill & Achievements are our Capital    Character & Morals, our Stock-in-trade

BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE!

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Friends are our General ReservesValues & Behavior are our Goodwill

Patience is our Interest EarnedLove is our Dividend

Children are our Bonus IssuesEducation is Brands/PatentsKnowledge is our Investment

The profit or loss is our KARMA Earned.So, before the INCOME-TAX assessment (arrival of

death), Balance your Sheet!

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Namste

Salutations!