Tag: leadership

  • The Markers of Success: Power, Praise, Influence

    The Markers of Success: Power, Praise, Influence

    How do we measure success in life?By the praise we receive?The wealth we accumulate?The influence we hold with those in power? Let’s pause—and consider how the true teachers of wisdom see these markers of success.  Who Was Sain Mian Mir? In times when divisions run deep and places of worship become battlegrounds, the life of…

  • Tunda Asraj: Even if the world turns against you

    Tunda Asraj: Even if the world turns against you

    Have you ever been let down by someone you trusted?Faced loss—of dignity, stability, or a rightful place—because of betrayal or sheer bad luck?Stood powerless against forces bigger than you? The story of Tunda Asraj is a good reminder for such times. The Young Prince of Sarang Asraj was the only son of King Sarang and…

  • When We Worry About Someone We Love

    When We Worry About Someone We Love

    Have you ever found yourself deeply worried about someone you love — perhaps a parent, a child, a partner, or a close friend? When we care for someone with all our heart, their happiness becomes inseparable from our own. Their smile lights us up. Their struggles weigh us down. Sometimes, this concern becomes so intense…

  • Tansen and His Teacher | The Shadow and the Spark

    Tansen and His Teacher | The Shadow and the Spark

    Tansen, the legendary singer, was one of the nine jewels in Emperor Akbar’s court. It is said that when he sang Raag Malhaar, it would begin to rain, and when he sang Raag Deepak, lamps would light up. One day, after a mesmerizing performance of Raag Darbari, Emperor Akbar was spellbound. Praising Tansen, he said,…

  • Every action counts | Choosing kindness and justice

    Every action counts | Choosing kindness and justice

    What comes to your mind when you think of the word power – a king, a politician, a corporate leader?  Most of us hold power in our everyday actions, even if we don’t realize it. We use our power when we offer support to a friend going through a tough time. When we forgive a…

  • Desires, needs and fulfillment: Wisdom of Sufi Masters

    Desires, needs and fulfillment: Wisdom of Sufi Masters

    Shafeeq al-Balkhi and Ibrahim ibn Adham were two prominent figures in early Sufism, both celebrated for their ascetic lifestyles and profound spiritual teachings. Their relationship was one of deep mutual respect and spiritual camaraderie, grounded in their shared dedication to renouncing worldly pleasures in pursuit of divine intimacy. Ibrahim ibn Adham was a prince of…