The Corporate Sannyasin: Balancing Boardrooms and Bliss
Introduction
Welcome to Illuminating Education: Research, Awareness, and Meditation in the Classroom, a podcast series brought to you by Bharatversity in collaboration with Osho Fragrance. I’m your host, Dhwani Shah, and today we have a truly inspiring guest who embodies the very essence of our show’s mission.
Our guest, Ma Prabhu Samarpita, professionally known as Vandana Yadav, has a journey that beautifully bridges two seemingly separate worlds. Born and raised in a small city in Haryana, she achieved what many consider the pinnacle of success: a B.Tech in Computer Science and a flourishing career as a Project Manager in a top multinational corporation. Yet, beneath this outward success lay an inner quest for peace and meaning.
Her life was transformed by the teachings of Osho, and later, through the guidance of her living masters, Swami Shailendra Saraswatiji and Maa Amrit Priyaji. Through deep personal and financial challenges, she found her anchor in meditation, experiencing a profound inner shift. Today, Ma Prabhu Samarpita balances her roles as a mother, a corporate professional, and a dedicated volunteer, sharing Osho’s vision with the world. Her ability to navigate the demands of a high-pressure corporate environment while remaining rooted in inner peace is a testament to the power of her practice.
Today, we’ll be discussing a fascinating topic: The Corporate Sannyasin: Balancing Boardrooms and Bliss. Ma Prabhu Samarpita will share her unique insights on how meditation isn’t just a retreat from life, but a tool for navigating it with grace and awareness. Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Ma Prabhu Samarpita.
Topic Covered:
- Given your background in computer science and project management, how did you first discover the teachings of Osho, and what was the initial shift you experienced?
- You’ve mentioned navigating deep personal and financial challenges. How did your meditation practice serve as an anchor during these specific, difficult times?
- For many, the corporate world and spiritual practices seem contradictory. What practical techniques can a busy professional use to integrate mindfulness into their daily work life?
- As a mother, a corporate professional, and a spiritual practitioner, how do you manage to balance these demanding roles without feeling overwhelmed or losing your center?
- How can the principles of Osho’s vision be applied to improve collaboration and reduce stress within a high-pressure corporate team environment?
- Inspired by Swami Shailendra ji, how has that spiritual influence shaped your approach to and motivation for your volunteer work?
