Tag: work-life balance
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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,…
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What Do We Work For? | Lessons from the Pianist
What do we work for? If you’re a student, perhaps you work to gain knowledge or build a career. If you’re in the workforce, maybe you work to earn money, support your family, or bring a dream project to life. But how do we measure success? Is it the ability to provide for loved ones,…
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When You Are in the Seat of the Giver
There was once a generous king. Every day, he would bring a large vessel of grain to distribute to those in need. People would line up, holding out their jholis (a cloth stretched out to receive alms). The king would scoop up fistfuls of grain and fill them, but he never looked at the faces…
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Financial Planning: Kubera’s encounter with Ganesha
Have you also been wondering if you can retire early, work flexible hours to do what you love or slow down to give time to your health? Perhaps you’re thinking about spending more time with family but feeling uncertain about how to manage your bills. The quest for balance between financial security and living a…
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