A human born in any part of the world is human whose needs conform to Maslows hierarchy of needs model and yet we manage to create divisions based on colour, caste, creed, sex, financial status, nation, etc creating a concept of superiority/ inferiority and a basis for exploitation much like Hitler and possibly as dreadful. We were all the same until race disconnected us, religion separated us, and wealth classified us.
The frightful part is somehow divisions have become a legacy for societies across the world whether black or white, hindu or muslim, rich or poor, Indian or Chinese….Where does this division exist? In our collective minds, we perpetuate it. If you observe the root of this “need for differentiation” is a “Psychological Need” that needs to be added to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model. People assist only people who meet their similarity criteria, others can go to hell…How are we different from Hitler?
Being inclusive and not exclusive is the key – follow your own code but do not try to impose it on others. How? Change always begins with self. Difficult but not impossible…
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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