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 https://www.bhagavad-gita.us/famous-reflections-on-the-bhagavad-gita/ Albert Einstein: When I read the Bhagavad-Gita and reflect about how God created this universe everything else seems so superfluous. Mahatma Gandhi: When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to Bhagavad-gita and find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming sorrow. Those who meditate on the Gita will derive fresh joy and new meanings from it every day. Henry David Thoreau: In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagavad-gita, in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seem puny and trivial. Dr. Albert Schweitzer: The Bhagavad-Gita has a profound influence on the spirit of mankind by its devotion to God which is manifested by actions. Sri Aurobindo: The Bhagavad-Gita is a true scripture of ...

 http://creative.sulekha.com/bhagvad-gita-chapter-15-summary-the-yoga-of-the-supreme-purusha_343316_blog The Supreme Lord said: It is said that there is an imperishable banyan tree that has its roots upward and its branches down and whose leaves are the Vedic hymns . One who knows this tree is the knower of the Vedas. (The entanglement of this material world is compared here to a banyan tree. For one who is engaged in fruitive activities, there is no end to the banyan tree. He wanders from one branch to another, to another, to another. The Vedic hymns, meant for elevating oneself, are called the leaves of this tree. This tree's roots grow upward because they begin from where Brahmaji is located, the topmost planet of this universe.) The Blessed Lord said: The real form of this tree cannot be perceived in this world. No one can understand where it ends, where it begins, or where its foundation is. But, with determination one must cut down this tree with...

Most change programs fail, but the odds of success can be greatly improved by taking into account these counterintuitive insights about how employees interpret their environment and choose to act. Downloadable Resources https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/the-irrational-side-of-change-management?cid=other-eml-cls-mip-mck&hlkid=b77cff4cb25e4819bbd8a2fe184e8c1a&hctky=1237274&hdpid=9bf9d98b-13b4-4375-a123-2e1bfaf7a85a   In 1996, John Kotter published  Leading Change . Considered by many to be the seminal work in the field of change management, Kotter’s research revealed that only 30 percent of change programs succeed. Since the book’s release, literally thousands of books and journal articles have been published on the topic, and courses dedicated to managing change are now part of many major MBA programs. Yet in 2008, a McKinsey survey of 3,199 exec...

Elizabeth Day chooses the sharpest and smartest of small but perfectly formed works of fiction Elizabeth Day co-founded Pin Drop, which presents authors and actors reading short stories in inspiring locations;   https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2014/oct/17/the-10-best-short-story-collections

 https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/eight-short-story-writers-you-should-be-reading-right-now Nobody cares about literature anymore. That’s the death-cry heard time and time again about the state of 21st Century reading. Sure, studies and surveys continually show the ways in which today’s average reader experiences literature are changing, from e-readers, smart phones, and tablets, to podcasts and other subscription-based audio book websites and services. These advancements are designed to help readers immerse themselves into fictional characters and worlds with more ease and expediency as the pace and rigors of everyday life in today’s society make it more and more difficult to pull-back from reality and allow our imaginations to explore and expand. But even with these time-saving gizmos, a large percentage of the population still cannot dedicate the time and energy to a 200 page novel at the end of a 9 to 5 workday that includes commuting, chores, and family time...

https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/essential-oils-for-wrinkles#base-oils What you can do When it comes to wrinkle treatments, the options seem endless. Should you choose a cream or a lightweight anti-aging moisturizer? What about a vitamin C serum or acid-based gel? If you’re looking for more natural-based treatments, though, you might consider making your own anti-aging serum with the help of essential oils. Essential oils can’t get rid of wrinkles, but they can help minimize them. They may also: boost collagen even out skin tone help your complexion reduce inflammation promote skin cell turnover protect from environmental damage Step 1: Choose an antioxidant base You may already know that antioxidant-rich foods, such as berries and green leafy veggies, can help ward off chronic diseases. This is due to their effects on free radicals. Antioxidants can also have an impact on wrinkles via essential oils. They work by controlling free radi...

Two good articles I came across this weekend which will help FMCG Distribution professionals ...always nice to go back to the fundamentals  3 Tips for FMCG Distributors to Drive Sales FMCG stands for  fast-moving consumer goods,  which tend to have lower prices, slimmer margins and higher volumes than durable consumer goods. FMCGs, such as soft drinks, food and beverages, soap, household cleaners and personal care items cosmetics beauty care, are also found in a wider variety of outlets, including convenient stores and corner stores, where they can “fly off the shelves.”  Many brands have established distribution networks, sales channels, in both urban and rural areas to transfer products to retailers and eventually end consumers. However, competition for space on those shelves is fierce. In order for FMCG distributors to ensure that their products can successfully compete for shelf space and sales in 2018, they need to develop a well-defined and well-honed...