The Bhagwad Geeta's Career Counsel: A Handful of Verses for All to Follow

The Bhagwad Geeta: Lord Krishna's timeless commentary to Arjuna on the Kurukshetra battlefield is still a source of wisdom for scholars and corporate leaders alike.

I've boiled down some practical career tips from the Bhagwad Geeta. But don't be fooled, you'll need to introspect and carry them around like your lucky pen for real impact. Otherwise, they're just ancient words lost in the corporate echo chamber.

Verse #1

Duhkhesv anudvignamanah

sukhesu vigatasprhah

vita raga bhaya krodhah

sthitadhir munir ucyate

A sage with steadfast intellect is known as Sthita-prajna; one who remains undisturbed by sorrow, unaffected by desires, and unbound by attachment, fear, or anger.

Krishna spills the tea on amazing leadership qualities - stay chill and calm like a cucumber and make clear decisions, even when work is a dumpster fire.

Verse #2

Rajas tama? cābhibhūya

sattva? bhavati bhārata

raja? sattva? tama? caiva

tama? sattva? rajas tathā

Hey Bharata's son, listen up! Goodness, passion, and ignorance are in a constant power struggle. Sometimes goodness wins, sometimes passion takes the lead, and sometimes ignorance comes out on top. It's a never-ending battle for dominance.

The Geeta says we're made up of Sattva, Rajas & Tamas - like a mixed bag of personality Skittles. And just like candy flavours, they influence our thoughts and actions. So let's aim to be great minds discussing ideas, not small minds chit-chatting about people!

• Verse #3

tad?viddhi?pra?ipātena

paripra?nena sevayā

upadek?yanti te j?āna?

j?āninas tattva-dar?ina?

Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.

Find a pro mentor who's into your growth, Yes! They've already slayed the path you're on and embody what you value. Keep learning from them, and pay it forward by mentoring someone else! Never stop hustling!

Career growth is like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book - do we choose to be a power-hungry villain or a zen-like hero? Do we aim for big-picture success or just a fat paycheck?

These tips only scratch the surface. Share your own career quests in the comments below.