James looks into the essence of the most crucial work we undertake, both for ourselves and for others. Contrary to common belief, the most impactful way we can assist others is by focusing on improving ourselves. Drawing wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, we explore the five levels of assistance, starting from financial aid to the cultivation of wisdom within ourselves. While providing financial support or physical presence is beneficial, it pales in comparison to the depth of help offered through emotional support and wisdom. By nurturing our own wisdom, we equip ourselves to navigate life's challenges and assist others effectively. Starting our day with a focus on self-reflection and study sets the tone for cultivating wisdom and compassion, enabling us to better understand and aid those around us. Each level of assistance, from financial to emotional, is elevated by the wisdom we cultivate within ourselves. As Ram Das eloquently stated, the most important work we do for others is the work we do on ourselves. Join us as we reflect on the profound impact of self-improvement in today's episode of "The Daily Vedantic." See you next time!
James Beshara (https://www.twitter.com/jamesbeshara) is a renowned startup founder of multiple companies, a prolific startup investor in 200+ others including some of the biggest startup names on the planet, a husband and father of three little girls, and philosophy student and teacher in Los Angeles.
James also co-hosts Yoga For Your Intellect (https://www.YFYI.co), a biweekly long-form conversational podcast with his teacher Joseph Emmett ( https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyourintellect ).
James is a student of Swami Parthasarathy, the acclaimed author of Vedanta Treatise (Vedanta Treatise – The Eternities) and teacher at Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India. As James says often, when you’re ready for the real thing, Swami’s daily lectures are where the true wisdom and systematic discovery of the world’s oldest continually studied philosophy resides: https://www.vedantaworld.org