2. Sattvik
Personality Types
Noble, Man of Perfection,
incarnation of Love &
Compassion
Commoner,
no guidance,
prone to
influences
Opportunist, wants
others to work
for him – prone
to violence
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S+R
Rajasik
Aggressive, full of selfish
drive, prone to
active life
Tamasik
Simple
minded,
lacks
worldly
expe-rience
Lazy, sensuous, inactive
Assertive,
Stands for
Principles
& Values
S
R T
Enlightened
Soul
Noble
Leader with
Vision
Commercial Learner
Businessman
Political
Leader
Criminals,
Trainee Law-breaker
R+T
S+T
S+R+T
3. Spiritual values to
be embedded here
IMPRESSIONS
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INTENTIONS
THOUGHTS
REACTIONS
ACTIONS
Impressions are
the basic
inclinations. They
give birth to
intentions
Intentions
trigger
thoughts
The way
we meet
the results
is the
reaction
Thoughts lead to
actions. Quality of
thoughts decide
quality of actions
Reactions
get stored
in our
psyche,
results in
shaping the
personality
Change of
Attitude
Improving
the quality
Reorganizing
the priorities
Broader vision and
Selflessness
6. GGiittaa’’ss gguuiiddaannccee
PPhhiilloossoopphhyy @@ WWoorrkk
IInn tthhiiss ((DDeettaacchheedd ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee)) tthheerree iiss nnoo lloossss ooff
eeffffoorrtt,, nnoorr iiss tthheerree aannyy hhaarrmm ((ccoonnttrraarryy rreessuulltt)).. EEvveenn
aa lliittttllee ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee pprrootteeccttss oonnee ffrroomm ggrreeaatt ffeeaarr..
The essence of Karma Yoga
You can choose your action.
You cannot choose the result of action.
You can choose your reaction.
May you not be without action.
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7. IInntteennttiioonn @@ wwoorrkk
Human mind
is like a parachute. It works
better when it is open!
((cc)) CChhiinnmmaayyaa MMiissssiioonn
OOfftteenn AAsskk ttoo
yyoouurrsseellff::
WWhhaatt aamm II ddooiinngg??
WWhhyy aamm II ddooiinngg??
HHooww aamm II ddooiinngg??
Is it related to
what
I would like to
Can I achieve?
delegate
this to
Someone?
Can I do something
differently without
disturbing the
Output?
8. 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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9. How to recognize a leader?
• In his presence, others feel an urge to follow
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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
10. NNoobbllee IInntteennttiioonn
• AAccttiioonn ccrreeaatteess eexxtteerrnnaall rreessuulltt ooff ssuucccceessss;; iinntteennttiioonn
ccrreeaatteess iinntteerrnnaall rreessuulltt ooff ppeeaaccee..
• AAccttiioonn wwiitthhoouutt nnoobbllee iinntteennttiioonn ddooeess nnoott lleeaadd ttoo
ssppiirriittuuaall ggrroowwtthh.. IInntteennttiioonnss aarree sshhaappeedd bbyy vvaalluueess..
• 2200 nnoobbllee VVaalluueess::
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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11. Wise v/s Otherwise!
Talk about IDEAS Talk about PEOPLE
Caring Attitude
Respects Authority
Courage of Conviction
Confident
Concerned about Character
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Assertive
Willing to Learn
Sensitive
Solitude
Discuss
Discipline
Internally Driven
Respects Others
Knows the Limit
Critical Attitude
Rebels Authority
Goes Along to get along
Confusion
Concerned about Reputation
Aggressive
Know it all
Touchy
Lonely
Argue
Distorted sense of Freedom
Externally Driven
Looks down on Others
Everything Goes!
12. 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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13. 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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14. BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE!
Our Birth is our Opening Balance
Our Death is our Closing Balance
Our Prejudice Views are our Liabilities
Our Creative Ideas/ Good Deeds are our
Take care of your
Balance-Assets
Sheet
Heart is our Current Asset
Soul is our Fixed Assets
Brain is our Fixed Deposit
Thinking is our Current Account
Goodwill & Achievements are our Capital
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our Stock-in-trade
15. Friends are our General Reserves
Values & Behavior are our Goodwill
Patience is our Interest Earned
Love is our Dividend
Children are our Bonus Issues
Education is Brands/Patents
Knowledge 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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