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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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