Story: Mahatma Buddha and Brahmin One day, Buddha was sitting under a tree. A very angry Brahmin priest came to him and started shouting and abusing him. The Brahmin thought Buddha would get angry and shout back. But to his surprise, Buddha’s face stayed calm. He didn’t react at all. Seeing this, the Brahmin became even more furious and shouted even louder. Still, Buddha sat quietly, looking at him with
“Sustainability is not an option; it’s a responsibility.”— Unknown. Introduction “When helping the poor, keep the camera at home”. The key intent is that we should not try to get mileage out of charity. While it is quite logical and purposeful, there are many instances in life when we propagate what we are doing to help the needy, the message should reach larger audiences. Like when the government announces a
The Story: The Criminal, the King, and the Door to Freedom A man once committed a crime and was brought before a king. The king gave him a choice: “You can be hanged with this rope… Or you can walk through that big, dark, scary iron door.” The man didn’t think much. The door looked terrifying. He chose the rope. As the noose was being prepared, he looked at the
“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken”— Leo Tolstoy. Introduction When we reach the pinnacle of our careers, we often come to realize that despite our professional success, we may have neglected our health, family, and social responsibilities. Unfortunately, these losses are difficult to recover, no matter how much money we have. Content: ESG What is ESG? Why
Story: The Bear, the Cage, and the Illusion of Freedom For twenty long years, Ina the bear knew only confinement. Trapped behind the cold, unyielding bars of a tiny cage, she shared her space with another bear, Anca. But the enclosure was so cramped that only one of them could move freely at a time. Even the small pool of water meant to provide relief had to be shared. It