Money and Mahabharata

DETAILS : 

• Author : Govinda Das
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tulsi Books
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2020
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback‏ : ‎ 121 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9381283745
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9381283745
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 150  g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Money and Mahabharata, authored by the spiritual guide and scholar Govinda Das, is a unique practical manual that extracts timeless financial wisdom and ethical leadership guidelines from ancient India's greatest epic. The book serves as an accessible bridge connecting the cosmic, dramatic events of the Mahabharata with the everyday material anxieties of modern wealth management, career growth, and economic ethics.

The primary objective of the text is to enlighten readers on how to approach wealth from a balanced, deeply spiritual perspective. Govinda Das divides his analysis into four core operational pillars: how to ethically attain wealth, how to responsibly retain it, how to strategically grow it, and critically, how to remain sober and humble while it expands. Rather than portraying material success as an obstacle to spiritual realization, the author frames financial abundance as a vital energy that must be managed through the lens of Dharma (righteous duty). The book analyzes the tactical choices made during the great Kurukshetra conflict, noting that Lord Krishna did not encourage the Pandavas to renounce the world; instead, he trained them to be smart yet good, sharp yet sweet, assertive without offending, and highly resourceful without being extravagant.

A defining feature of the book is its semantic exploration of scriptural titles. It explores why Lord Krishna is traditionally referred to as Madhava (the husband of the Goddess of Fortune) and explains how aligning with his cosmic teachings allowed Arjuna to rightfully earn the name Dhananjaya—the expert conqueror and collector of material resources. The text acts as a powerful strategic blueprint, helping modern corporate executives and everyday individuals avoid the toxic greed that destroyed the Kauravas while building financial sustainability.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Govinda Das is a dedicated spiritual teacher, author, and foundational leader within contemporary Vaishnava and Bhakti Yoga networks. Drawing deeply from classical Vedic literature, the Puranas, and the philosophical commentaries of the Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage, his teachings focus on applying complex, thousands-of-years-old scriptural paradigms to modern psychological and professional challenges.

His writing style is highly celebrated for its directness, conversational warmth, and fluid prose. Govinda Das avoids overly abstract academic jargon, focusing instead on extracting actionable, psychological life skills from classical stories. Through his popular lectures, publications, and seminars, he continues to guide global seekers on how to harmonize material success with deep internal consciousness.