In Hindu Mythology, we have two apparently contradictory forms of the same God – Vishnu – One named Rama(Whose birthday we are celebrating yesterday on Rama Navami) and the other named Krishna. Both followed diametrically opposite methods to uphold Dharma in their own way. Paradoxically even Buddha is considered to be an Avatar of Vishnu and the path he followed is one of complete non-violence. How can the same power manifest so differently is a question that has flummoxed most people for ages now, and the debate still continues.
Per me, the common thread running through all avatars is the sense of duty (Dharma) – Rama/Krishna achieved what they considered to be their duty even by resorting to violence whilst Buddha achieved his goal of Self Realisation through non – violent methods. The goals, situation and context for each one was different but if you notice, each one had a sense of purpose and duty (Dharma) that they held higher than themselves and that is the take away that we should have from these role models.
They should inspire us to accept (Dharma) purposes that are higher than ourselves and to devote ourselves to achieving them without fear or favour. Let the force be with such a purpose and such individuals. Who you pray to doesn’t matter so long as you uphold your dharma…
Explorer, Philanthropist, Mentor:
Exploring and researching on practices of Self Realisation
Philanthropist: engaged in projects with social and environmental impact
Mentor: guiding people crystallise and achieve their material and spiritual goals
Background:
Former CEO of Mahindra Integrated Business Solutions- an Advisory and Business Process Management Arm of the Diversified US$ 17 Billion Mahindra Group. Ajit was responsible for transforming a Shared Services Centre of the Mahindra Group into a full-fledged Advisory and Business Process Management Company with products/services spanning Strategy & Enterprise Risk Management Advisory to Digitization and Transactional Outsourcing.
He has over 23 years of experience in the industry as an Entrepreneur. He has built businesses in Music Publishing, Media (Compact Discs/DVD’s) Manufacturing, Logistics and Financial Services and is currently nurturing his own initiative called FREE (Forests, Renewable Energy and Environment) & associated with NPO Trusts/ Organizations and mentoring select people and a few start-ups in his personal capacity.
A Chartered Accountant by Qualification with extensive continuing education in Executive Management Programs @ Harvard Business School, Michigan- Ross Business School, IIM-A
He has pursued spiritual interests since an early age exploring inner facets of self through Vipassana, Isha Yoga, Kriya Yoga, other yogic approaches / meditation techniques An Avid Marathoner, trekker/mountaineer, scuba diver, writer and motorbike traveller, is passionate about exploring the outer world as much as the inner.
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