: The Mahabharata Is Not Just A Great Indian Epic, But A Timeless Source Of Wisdom And Insights Into Human Behaviour, Values, And Ethics. It Tells The Story Of A Great War Between Two Sets Of Cousins, The Kauravas And The Pandavas, And The Various Challenges And Dilemmas That Arise From It. But Beyond The War, The Mahabharata Is A Treasure Trove Of Knowledge That Has Inspired And Fascinated People For Thousands Of Years. One Of The Most Intriguing And Fascinating Characters In The Mahabharata Is Karna, The Son Of Kunti And The Sun God, Surya. Karna Was Known For His Exceptional Qualities And Virtues That Have Been Praised And Celebrated For Generations. His Courage, Generosity, Loyalty, Honesty, Respectfulness, Skill, Humility, Intelligence, And Determination Have Made Him A Hero And A Role Model For Many. Karna’s Life Was Not Without Challenges And Dilemmas. He Was Born Into A Family That Was Not His Own, And He Struggled With His Identity And His Loyalty To His Friend, Duryodhana, And His Biological Brothers, The Pandavas. He Faced Discrimination And Rejection Because Of His Low Caste, And He Had To Fight Against Injustice And Oppression. Despite All These Challenges, Karna Remained True To His Values And Principles And Remained A Hero And A Role Model For Many. His Story Has Timeless Lessons For All Of Us, Especially For Those Who Aspire To Be Leaders, Warriors, And Agents Of Change In The World. In This Book, “Karna's Code: Applying Ancient Wisdom To Modern Business,” We Explore Karna’s Life And Virtues And Extract Practical Lessons That Are Relevant To The Contemporary World Of Business And Leadership. We Present Over 50 Corporate Lessons And 10 Plus Examples From Karna’s Epic Journey, Showing How His Principles And Strategies Can Be Applied To The Challenges And Opportunities Of Modern-Day Corporate Life. Karna’s Life And Virtues Are Not Only Relevant To Business And Leadership, But To All Areas Of Life. The Lessons We Learn From Him Can Help Us Become Better Individuals, More Compassionate And Empathetic Leaders, And More Effective Agents Of Change In Our Communities And The World. The Lessons We Learn From Karna Are Not Just Theoretical Or Abstract, But Practical And Actionable. They Are Grounded In The Realities Of Corporate Life And The Challenges And Opportunities That Leaders Face Today. Whether You Are A CEO, An Entrepreneur, A Manager, Or An Aspiring Leader, This Book Will Provide You With Insights And Strategies That Can Help You Achieve Your Goals And Make A Positive Impact On The World. We Invite You To Join Us On This Journey Of Discovery And Learning, And Let Karna’s Wisdom And Inspiration Guide You To Success And Fulfilment. Together, We Can Learn From His Example And Become Better Leaders, Better Human Beings.

Why should we be good? How should we be good? And how might we more deeply understand the moral and ethical failings--splashed across today's headlines--that have not only destroyed individual lives but caused widespread calamity as well, bringing communities, nations, and indeed the global economy to the brink of collapse? In The Difficulty of Being Good, Gurcharan Das seeks answers to these questions in an unlikely source: the 2,000 year-old Sanskrit epic, Mahabharata. A sprawling, witty, ironic, and delightful poem, the Mahabharata is obsessed with the elusive notion of dharma--in essence, doing the right thing. When a hero does something wrong in a Greek epic, he wastes little time on self-reflection; when a hero falters in the Mahabharata, the action stops and everyone weighs in with a different and often contradictory take on dharma. Each major character in the epic embodies a significant moral failing or virtue, and their struggles mirror with uncanny precision our own familiar emotions of anxiety, courage, despair, remorse, envy, compassion, vengefulness, and duty. Das explores the Mahabharata from many perspectives and compares the successes and failures of the poem's characters to those of contemporary individuals, many of them highly visible players in the world of economics, business, and politics. In every case, he finds striking parallels that carry lessons for everyone faced with ethical and moral dilemmas in today's complex world. Written with the flair and seemingly effortless erudition that have made Gurcharan Das a bestselling author around the world--and enlivened by Das's forthright discussion of his own personal search for a more meaningful life--The Difficulty of Being Good shines the light of an ancient poem on the most challenging moral ambiguities of modern life.

Contemporary dilemmas, whether in business or politics, bear an uncanny resemblance to the predicaments witnessed in the ever-timely epic, the Mahabharata. Who else but Bhishma Pitamah then to the rescue of the modern-day manager, politician or bureaucrat! In the epic, Bhishma is the upholder of truth and dharma, his life shaped by the difficult choices he makes. He isn’t always infallible, but even where his decisions are questionable, he serves as a role model. Prof. N. Balasubramanian uses this powerful figure and his selfless values as a guide to make the right choices in The Bhishma Way. He discusses the importance of values, dharma, truth, justice and governance in businesses and governments. Analyses of real-life cases—among them, Union Carbide and the Bhopal gas tragedy, James Hardie and asbestos in Australia, and Ok Tedi in Papua New Guinea—complement the mythological stories and insightful anecdotes in this illuminating and thought-provoking book. This serves as an instructive read for anyone striving for a higher moral code in day-to-day decision-making and leadership.

The world saw him as the son of a lowly charioteer, but Karna had the bearing of a prince. With his skill as a warrior, he could have re-written the tale of the Mahabharata. Fate, however, had other plans. This haunting tale of passion and loyalty presents the other side of the war, and a hero as shining as the sun.

This extensively revised, restructured, and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms and processes, while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to discuss: structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, impact craters, and folds, faults, and joints process and form: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea; landforms developed on limestone; and landscape evolution, a discussion of ancient landforms, including palaeosurfaces, stagnant landscape features, and evolutionary aspects of landscape change. This third edition has been fully updated to include a clearer initial explanation of the nature of geomorphology, of land surface process and form, and of land-surface change over different timescales. The text has been restructured to incorporate information on geomorphic materials and processes at more suitable points in the book. Finally, historical geomorphology has been integrated throughout the text to reflect the importance of history in all aspects of geomorphology. Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, all in colour.

Traces the story of India's expansion that is woven into the culture of Southeast Asia.

Why does one face sorrow and problems in life? What can allay the anxiety and stress inherent in the materialistic modern society? How can one get in touch with higher consciousness and strike a balance between the spiritual and worldly goals? If you are looking for answers to questions like these and searching for ways to empower your life, begin the quest with this volume, which presents the essence of one of the world’s most sacred texts in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. The Bhagavad Gita, a treasure trove of divine wisdom, was shared by Lord Krishna with Arjuna, the Pandava prince, at the battlefield of Kurukshetra, right before the Mahabharata or the ‘Great War’ began. It comprises 700 Sanskrit shlokas translated into English, which inspire one to seek and understand the profound truths of life through the ancient principles of Karma Yoga (the art of work), Gyan Yoga (the art of knowledge) and Bhakti Yoga (the art of devotion). These eternal principles help to live life to the fullest, so that one can work better, think better and live better by tapping into higher consciousness, accessing the spiritual dimension and nurturing the pure self. The Teachings of Bhagavad Gita is a perfect source to discover the art of self-empowerment by exploring the various facets of this most sacred text and imbibing its all-encompassing wisdom to attain unending joy, peace and success.