Event Details: 📅 Date: 18th August, 2024 🕡 Time: 5:00 pm onwards. 📍 Location: Kale Hall, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
SYNOPSIS Shri Bibek Debroy’s talk emphasizes Mahabharata’s relevance, ancient leadership strategies, linguistic roots, and lifelong learning for personal and professional growth. DESCRIPTION Shri Bibek Debroy’s insightful talk illuminates the enduring relevance of the Mahabharata’s principles and Lord Krishna’s teachings in today’s world, demonstrating how ancient leadership strategies can be effectively applied to modern contexts. Sharing his personal journey of learning Sanskrit, Debroy emphasizes the importance of preserving one’s mother tongue and urges youth to connect with their linguistic roots. He explores the concepts of Dharma and Karma in contemporary society, revealing how his extensive study of various Mahabharata editions has transformed his life perspective and instilled humility. Debroy’s discourse offers inspiring messages for youth, advocating lifelong learning, emphasizing the power of consistency, and underscoring the significance of mastering one’s native language. Ultimately, his talk highlights how engaging with ancient texts like the Mahabharata can provide profound insights into personal and professional life, shaping one’s worldview and fostering continuous growth.
