Hari-kirtana is an author, mentor, and yoga teacher who shares his knowledge and experience of how the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningful and transformative spiritual experiences.
The kind of leadership the world needs
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Greetings Reader - At the beginning of the Bhagavad-gita, Arjuna, the hero of the Gita, is paralyzed by grief and confusion as he foresees the death and destruction that an imminent confrontation will surely bring about. At the end of the Bhagavad-gita, Krishna, the teacher of the Gita, reassures Arjuna that the cause for which he’s been called to fight is just, his victory certain, and he has no reason to be fearful. Of course, a lot happens in between the beginning and the end to bring Arjuna to the point of fearlessness. My point is that fearlessness, and the ability to inspire fearlessness in others, is one of the characteristics of spiritual leadership. Which is precisely the kind of leadership the world needs. Heroism, vitality, determination, resourcefulness, and generosity are other characteristics we’ll find in those who have mastered the art of spiritual leadership. And there's a science to developing these characteristics that can be found in the wisdom tradition of yoga. If you feel called to step up to a leadership position or you want to deepen your impact as a leader, please join me for my next monthly wisdom workshop, PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP Live via Zoom on Saturday, October 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT TUITION: $37 This workshop will be recorded and available for replay
In this live 90-minute online workshop, we’ll explore techniques for cultivating qualities that support meaningful leadership. Why should you take this course? You’ll learn:
Step into your potential as a spiritual leader and make a lasting impact in your personal life, your professional life, your community and beyond. Together, we can create a world where spirituality and effective leadership go hand in hand. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to leadership. Thanks – I’m looking forward to sharing these principles of spiritual leadership with you. Hoping you're well in all respects, - Hari-k PS: Members of Yoga Alliance can receive 1.5 hours of CE credit for this workshop. And it will be recorded – you can watch the replay at any time. |
Hari-kirtana das
Hari-kirtana is an author, mentor, and yoga teacher who shares his knowledge and experience of how the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningful and transformative spiritual experiences.
Greetings Reader - In the Mahābhārata, the epic story that surrounds the Bhagavad-gītā, Arjuna and his brothers, collectively known as the Pandavas, faced isolation and hardship after losing their kingdom in a rigged game of dice. Forced into exile, they found solace and strength in their bond as brothers and in their relationships with allies like Krishna and sages like Vyasa. Trust, shared values, and support from their community gave the Pandavas the resilience to endure their trials and...
Greetings Reader - In the Krishna-bhakti tradition, there's a beautiful song that's sung during this time of year called dāmōdarāṣṭakaṁ that includes this verse: “O Supreme Godhead, I offer my obeisances unto you. By showering your glance of mercy upon me, deliver this poor ignorant fool who is immersed in an ocean of worldly sorrows, and become visible to my eyes." Worldly sorrows and worldly joys come and go like waves in the ocean. Sometimes we have cause to celebrate, sometimes we have...
Greetings Reader - Some people think that a yogi should rise above the dualities of politics to a place of non-judgement and, subsequently, non-participation, through the cultivation of detachment. I think this is one of the most common misconceptions people have about the role detachment is meant to play in our yoga practice. The premises are right but the conclusion is wrong. Yoga does encourage detachment from conceptions of friends and enemies—the essence of politics—as well as equanimity...