Staying Grounded: The Spiritual Practices of Social Leaders

A lifetime devoted to public service demands a certain kind of mental fortitude--it’s a fundamental requirement to keep up the drive and the belief in the possibility for positive change. In this special episode you will hear some of India’s most inspiring social leaders talk about the spiritual and religious influences to the activities and pastimes that have helped them stay motivated and inspired. This is a mini-series from Grassroots Nation that presents some of the key themes that have arisen in our conversations with some of India’s greatest social leaders. Each episode will explore a set of ideas: from watershed moments in India’s history that have left lasting impressions, to reflections on how their personal philosophies took shape and how they see their work contributing to the larger efforts of nation building. This is the fourth of six episodes that present important themes that have arisen in the conversations with the guests of Grassroots Nation. These episodes showcase what shaped their thinking, their relationships, and how small acts form the basis of collective action. Listen to Dr. H. Sudarshan, Dr AL Fernandes and Professor Madhav Gadgil speak of the spiritual practices and activities that keep them grounded. Grassroots Nation is a podcast from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. For more information go to www.rohininilekaniphilanthropies.org or join the conversation on social media @RNP_foundation.