Introduction The story of Nachiketa from the Katha Upanishad is one of the most profound lessons in focus, sincerity, and determination. Though deeply spiritual, its relevance extends far beyond — offering timeless wisdom for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating today’s fast-paced corporate world. Nachiketa was a young boy whose father once undertook a yagna (sacred ritual) where everything one owned was to be given away in charity for spiritual merit. But instead of giving away his best possessions, Nachiketa’s father chose only the old and useless things. The boy, though only five years old, recognized the lack of integrity in his father’s actions. Courageously, he questioned his father: "If you truly vowed to give away everything, why are you keeping the valuable possessions back? Whom will you give me to?" Irritated, his father angrily retorted: “I give you to Yama, the Lord of Death.” Taking this seriously, Nachiketa set out to meet Yama. When he arrived, Yama ...
Introduction The Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG Goals), also called Global Goals are a result of the universal call of 193 countries of the UN General Assembly. On 25th December 2015, all these countries adopted the 2030 development agenda titled Transforming our World: 2030 Development Agenda for Sustainable Development. There are 17 Sustainable Developmental Goals listed which aim at ending poverty, reducing economic inequality, protecting the environment, and ensuring justice and peace for all. United Nations 17 Sustainable Goals 1. End Poverty: The first goal of the United Nations SDG goals aims at eradicating extreme poverty for all people from everywhere by 2030 and ensuring that they have equal rights to economic resources. 2. Zero Hunger: The second SDG Goal aims at ending hunger, improving nutrition, achieving food security, and ensuring sustainable food production systems by 2030. 3. Good Health and Well-Being: It aims at ending epidemics of diseases like malaria, ai...