Popular epics and myths, more often than not carry very deep inner meanings.
Naveen has rigorously studied the Mahabharata, the longest and one of the most important epics of the world. The characters and stories in Mahabharata are emblematic of the multiple pushes and pulls within each of us.
This knowledge is central to how Naveen operates his life. He has started the Aram Centre for Evolutionary Leadership, in Auroville, India. He is particularly keen on working with young changemakers and those interested in bridging spirituality and social change.
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Abhimanyu is a young and valiant warrior in the Mahabharata, who knew the technique to enter the Chakravyuha, a powerful military formation. However, he did not have the ability to exit it.
Arjuna is one of the main protagonists of the Mahabharata. His journey is one of self-discovery and transformation.
Karna is a symbol of someone who is rejected by those who should love him, yet becomes a man of exceptional abilities. His character is developed in the epic to raise and discuss major emotional and dharma (duty, ethics, moral) dilemmas.
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