The Crisis No One Talks About Twenty-five years into my software engineering career, I find myself in unexpected company. We are the millennium generation of IT—the massive wave of engineers who pivoted from core engineering when software was booming and traditional engineering couldn’t absorb us all. We jumped on the bandwagon together, rode the dotcomContinueContinue reading “From Good to Great at 25: A Survival Guide for the Millennium Generation”
Author Archives: Sakti
Finding Footprints: A Journey from Rush to Reflection
The author reflects on a transformative journey to Kerala for his wife’s spine treatment amid unresolved pain and surgery options. He explores the contrast between quick fixes and true healing, emphasizing the value of patience and understanding root causes. A poignant beach experience leads to insights on presence and the essence of healing.
The Journey Back to Authentic Expression
Many years ago, when I first put pen to paper, my intention was beautifully simple: to express myself. I wanted to take raw emotions and shape them into words worthy of sharing with the world. And then, something magical happened. Day after day, as I opened myself up, my inner world emerged not as abstractContinueContinue reading “The Journey Back to Authentic Expression”
From Selective Hearing to True Listening
“I have often had to eat my own words, and I have found them a wholesome diet.” – Winston Churchill Growing up, I struggled with English. I watched classmates from English-medium schools speak effortlessly while I fumbled for words. It felt like an unfair advantage. My defense mechanism kicked in—I convinced myself they were allContinueContinue reading “From Selective Hearing to True Listening”
The Art of Argument: Why India’s Greatest Strength Lies in Its Debates
Rediscovering the ancient wisdom of constructive discourse in modern times When the world thinks of India today, certain images immediately come to mind: the bustling IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad, the colorful spectacle of Bollywood, the aromatic complexity of our cuisines, and the thunderous roar of cricket stadiums. For spiritual seekers, India remains theContinueContinue reading “The Art of Argument: Why India’s Greatest Strength Lies in Its Debates”
Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Midlife Crisis with Valor
What happens when the fire within seems to flicker? When the path ahead feels unclear and the mountains you once climbed now feel like distant memories? The Moment of Reckoning We’ve all been there—sitting in our comfort zones, remote in one hand, phone in the other, scrolling endlessly while books gather dust on our shelves.ContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Midlife Crisis with Valor”
The Art of Speaking Clearly: Insights from Basavanna’s Vachanas
In our fast-paced, digital world, we are surrounded by a constant stream of information—and often, misinformation. Soundbites fill our feeds, and our conversations often resemble a competition for attention rather than a genuine exchange. In this age of “idle chatter,” it is surprising. One of the most powerful and enduring guides to ethical communication isContinueContinue reading “The Art of Speaking Clearly: Insights from Basavanna’s Vachanas”
Ganesha: The Ancient Blueprint for Leadership Excellence
What if I told you that one of the world’s most powerful leadership guides has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years? Far beyond the realm of divinity, Ganesha stands as something far more practical and profound—a masterfully crafted symbol of leadership excellence. The ancient philosophers who conceived this iconic form weren’t simplyContinueContinue reading “Ganesha: The Ancient Blueprint for Leadership Excellence”
The Miraculous Birth of the Ramayana: From Bandit to Bard
How a highway robber became the sage who gave the world its greatest epic Most Indians have grown up with the Ramayana woven into the fabric of their consciousness. Whether through the mesmerizing television series of the 1980s that brought entire neighborhoods to a standstill, through bedtime stories whispered by grandparents, or through the countlessContinueContinue reading “The Miraculous Birth of the Ramayana: From Bandit to Bard”
Life as Sakti 