Introducing Spirituality at Work Place

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(c) Chinmaya Mission

Introducing Spirituality at WorkplaceSwami Ishwarananda

(Chinmaya Mission)


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Sattvik

Noble , Man of Perfection,incarnation of Love &Compassion

Rajasik Aggressive , full of selfish

drive, prone toactive life

Tamasik Lazy , sensuous, inactive

Assertive ,Stands for Principles

& Values

S

R T

Simpleminded ,lacks

worldlyexpe-rience

Commoner ,no guidance,

prone toinfluences

Opportunist , wantsothers to workfor him prone

to violence

Personality TypesEnlightened

SoulNoble

Leader withVision

Learner CommercialBusinessman

PoliticalLeader

Criminals,Law-breaker Trainee

S+R

R+T

S+T

S+R+T


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INTENTIONS

THOUGHTS

ACTIONS

REACTIONS

Impressions arethe basic

inclinations. Theygive birth tointentions

Intentionstrigger

thoughts

Thoughts lead toactions. Quality of thoughts decide

quality of actions

The waywe meet

the resultsis the

reaction

Reactionsget stored

in our

psyche,results inshaping thepersonality

IMPRESSIONS

Spiritual values tobe embedded here

Change of Attitude

Improvingthe quality

Reorganizingthe priorities

Broader vision andSelflessness


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Training with compassionTraining with compassionTraining with compassionTraining with compassionPersonality Type-> AssertiveAssertive AggressiveAggressive OpportunistOpportunist

Philosophy at work Detached, dedicated toDetached, dedicated toworkwork

Attached to work andAttached to work andresultsresults

Insecure,Insecure,attached toattached tostatus andstatus andauthorityauthority

Intention of work Selfless, Works out of Selfless, Works out of compassion, Quality-compassion, Quality-consciousconscious

Selfish, Works underSelfish, Works undercompulsion, Quantity-compulsion, Quantity-consciousconscious

Ego-centered,Ego-centered,Works out of Works out of need to surviveneed to survive

Attitude at work Considerate and alwaysConsiderate and alwaysattempts to makeattempts to makeeveryone participateeveryone participate

Careful and dominatesCareful and dominatesin all aspects of workin all aspects of work

Careless andCareless andfinds fault withfinds fault withothersothers

Risk taking Runs forward to takeRuns forward to takerisk and protects othersrisk and protects others

Stays behind andStays behind andmake others take risk.make others take risk.

NeverNever

Distribution of authority

Based on willingness toBased on willingness towork and capabilitieswork and capabilities

Based on contributionBased on contributionto earlierto earlieraccomplishmentsaccomplishments

Based on onesBased on onesown petown petpreferences.preferences.

Relationshipwith others

Participates in othersParticipates in otherslife shares ideas,life shares ideas,feelings and emotionsfeelings and emotions

Professional. NeverProfessional. Neverinvolves in othersinvolves in othersemotions & feelingsemotions & feelings

Prejudiced.Prejudiced.


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Performance withPerformance withDetachmentDetachment

A detached performerA detached performeridentifies withidentifies with

accomplishment and notaccomplishment and not

with what is accomplished.with what is accomplished.


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Gitas guidanceGitas guidance

In this (Detached performance) there is no loss of effort,In this (Detached performance) there is no loss of effort,nor is there any harm (contrary result). Even a littlenor is there any harm (contrary result). Even a little

performance protects one from great fear. 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 @ WorkPhilosophy @ Work


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Intention @ workIntention @ workHuman mindis like a parachute. It works

better when it is open!Often Ask toOften Ask toyourself:yourself:What am I doing?What am I doing?

Why am I doing?Why am I doing?

How am I doing?How am I doing?

Is it related towhat

I would like toachieve?Can I

delegatethis to

Someone?

Can I do somethingdifferently without

disturbing the

Output?


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Leading by living

Whatever a great man does, that other men also imitate; whatever he sets upas 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 lead toAction without noble intention does not lead tospiritual growth. Intentions are shaped byspiritual growth. Intentions are shaped byvalues.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 lifeNon-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 PEOPLE

Caring AttitudeRespects Authority

Courage of ConvictionConfidentConcerned about Character

AssertiveWilling to LearnSensitiveSolitudeDiscuss

DisciplineInternally DrivenRespects OthersKnows the Limit

Critical AttitudeRebels AuthorityGoes Along to get along

Confusion

Concerned about Reputation

AggressiveKnow it allTouchyLonelyArgue

Distorted sense of FreedomExternally DrivenLooks down on OthersEverything Goes!


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Manage worries

The longer you hold,heavier it becomes! Learn to put downthe burden and pick itup when you need. Dont carry theburden wherever yougo.


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Manage your leisure time

Avoid hurry, worryand curry

Be regular in your sleep

At home, pick upphone by choice

Avoid compulsivethinking

Avoid compulsiveeating

Everyday give sometime for yourself todo NOTHING!


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Take care of your Balance-Sheet

Our Birth is our Opening BalanceOur Death is our Closing BalanceOur Prejudice Views are our Liabilities

Our Creative Ideas/ Good Deeds are our Assets

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

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 Earned Love is our Dividend

Children are our Bonus Issues

Education 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!

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