The Gita in Daily Life: Richa Tilokani on Mindset, Work & Balance | The Literature Lounge

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About This Podcast

This episode of The Literature Lounge is a quiet yet powerful reflection on work, leadership, and inner discipline.

In a deeply thoughtful conversation, author Richa Tilokani opens up about her unexpected journey into writing—one that didn’t begin with ambition, but with self-doubt, curiosity, and handwritten notes as she tried to make sense of Karm Yoga for herself. What started as a personal search slowly grew into her book, 7 Lessons of Karm Yoga, shaped by real questions about pressure, conflict, and imbalance in modern life. The book speaks gently but directly to anyone trying to find clarity and purpose while navigating the chaos of today’s world.

This is not a conversation about renunciation or retreat.
It is about living fully in the world—while managing the mind that moves through it.

A dialogue on ambition without hostility, leadership without ego, and success without burnout.

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What this episode is REALLY about

Not motivation slogans.
Not spiritual bypassing.
Not productivity obsession.

Key Takeaways:

Writing by accident: How self-doubt delayed creativity, and curiosity unlocked it
Karma Yoga explained simply: Why managing the mind matters more than managing people
Mindset management: Befriending the mind instead of letting it dominate you
The three gunas: How excess ambition and inertia harm society
Unsustainable growth: When Rajoguna and Tamoguna overpower Satvaguna
Detachment redefined: Letting go of ego, greed, anger—not family or responsibility
Leadership with purpose: Why true leaders grow with their teams and communities
Work-life balance: Why overwork is as harmful as underwork
Ego-driven conflict: From workplaces to politics
Vasudeva Kutumbakam: Why collective success matters more than individual gain
Ancient wisdom for modern problems: Addressing harassment, abuse, and diversity issues
A timeless Gita shloka: Focusing on duty, not just outcomes

Episode Timeline

0:00

: Introduction

2:44

: What mindset management really means

3:55

: Understanding the three gunas

5:31

: Detachment without renunciation

7:35

: Balance vs burnout

12:00

: Solving modern workplace problems with ancient laws

13:21

: The Gita shloka that defines Karm Yoga

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