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Introducing Spirituality at Workplace

Swami Ishwarananda
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Sattvik
Noble, Man of Perfection,
incarnation of Love &
Compassion
Rajasik
Aggressive, full of selfish
drive, prone to
active life
Tamasik
Lazy, sensuous, inactive
Assertive,
Stands for
Principles
& Values
S
R T
Simple
minded,
lacks
worldly
expe-
rience
Commoner,
no guidance,
prone to
influences
Opportunist, wants
others to work
for him prone
to violence
Personality Types
Enlightened
Soul
Noble
Leader with
Vision
Learner Commercial
Businessman
Political
Leader
Criminals,
Law-breaker
Trainee
S+R
R+T
S+T
S+R+T
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INTENTIONS
THOUGHTS
ACTIONS
REACTIONS
Impressions are
the basic
inclinations. They
give birth to
intentions
Intentions
trigger
thoughts
Thoughts lead to
actions. Quality of
thoughts decide
quality of actions
The way
we meet
the results
is the
reaction
Reactions
get stored
in our
psyche,
results in
shaping the
personality
IMPRESSIONS
Spiritual values to
be embedded here
Change of
Attitude
Improving
the quality
Reorganizing
the priorities
Broader vision and
Selflessness
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Training with compassion
Personality Type-> Assertive Aggressive Opportunist
Philosophy at work Detached, dedicated to
work
Attached to work and
results
Insecure,
attached to status
and authority
Intention of work Selfless, Works out of
compassion, Quality-
conscious
Selfish, Works under
compulsion, Quantity-
conscious
Ego-centered,
Works out of
need to survive
Attitude at work Considerate and always
attempts to make
everyone participate
Careful and dominates
in all aspects of work
Careless and finds
fault with others
Risk taking Runs forward to take risk
and protects others
Stays behind and make
others take risk.
Never
Distribution of
authority
Based on willingness to
work and capabilities
Based on contribution
to earlier
accomplishments
Based on ones
own pet
preferences.
Relationship
with others
Participates in others life
shares ideas, feelings
and emotions
Professional. Never
involves in others
emotions & feelings
Prejudiced.
Outcome Goodwill, Peace-of-mind,
Security, Caring and
harmonious relationship.
Stress, Loneliness, poor
health and disharmony
with others.
Insecurity, hatred,
restlessness



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Performance with
Detachment
A detached performer identifies
with accomplishment and not
with what is accomplished.
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Gitas guidance
In this (Detached performance) there is no loss of
effort, nor is there any harm (contrary result). Even a
little 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 @ Work
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Intention @ work
Human mind
is like a parachute. It works
better when it is open!
Often Ask to
yourself:
What am I doing?

Why am I doing?

How am I doing?
Is it related to
what
I would like to
achieve?
Can I
delegate
this to
Someone?
Can I do something
differently without
disturbing the
Output?
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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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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 Intention
Action creates external result of success; intention
creates internal result of peace.
Action without noble intention does not lead to
spiritual growth. Intentions are shaped by 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 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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Wise v/s Otherwise!
Talk about IDEAS
Talk about PEOPLE
Caring Attitude
Respects Authority
Courage of Conviction
Confident
Concerned about Character
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!
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Manage worries
The longer you hold,
heavier it becomes!
Learn to put down
the burden and pick it
up when you need.
Dont carry the
burden wherever you
go.

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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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Take care of your
Balance-Sheet

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
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 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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Namste
Salutations!