Gita Samvaad with Sri P. Laxminarayanan

We recently had the honour of hosting Sri P. Laxminarayanan, a spiritual philosopher, who delivered a profound session on the teachings of Bhagavad Gita, he spoke on selfless service,  dynamics of action, and the true meaning of success.

Sri P. Laxminarayanan began by emphasizing a crucial perspective, the world is not reliant on any one individual’s service. Rather, our actions and contributions purify our own minds and hearts.

Drawing on the ancient teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Sri P. Laxminarayanan illustrated the allegory of Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. In this allegory, Arjuna represents the individual self, while the horses symbolize the senses, and the charioteer, Krishna, embodies the intellect. He explained that just as Krishna guides Arjuna, our intellect should guide our actions. The mind, with its array of thoughts and emotions, should be governed by this intellect to navigate life effectively.

“Our actions should align with our higher goals and ideals, avoiding the pitfalls of ego and self-centeredness,” added Sri P. Laxminarayanan Ji.

Sri P. Laxminarayanan also shared a valuable insight through a poetic allegory by Emerson, “The Mountain and the Squirrel.” This story illustrates that every individual has a unique role and importance, whether large or small. Just as the mountain and the squirrel each have their place and purpose, so does every person in the grand scheme of life. He said that no one is superior or inferior; everyone’s contribution is essential and valued.