Grounded in the Indian knowledge system, the Karmayogi philosophy integrates timeless values with present-day relevance. The speaker introduced four core Sankalpas—Vikasa (Resolve for developed India), Garva (pride in national service), Kartavya (fulfilment of duties), and Ekata (Strength in unity)—that together contribute to the larger national vision of making India a Vishwa Guru. At its heart, the Karmayogi mindset is a call to move beyond a rule-based system and instead embrace a role-based system, where each individual understands their unique contribution within the system and performs it with ownership and empathy.
The speaker emphasized the urgent need to transition from being mere Karmacharis to embodying the spirit of a Karmayogi, guided by the framework of means, motives, and opportunities. To achieve these objectives, focus must be placed on building and nurturing core competencies. This includes assessing behavioural and functional skill needs, designing role-based learning pathways, and adopting a demand-driven approach to capacity building. The importance of standardization, harmonization, and shared learning across institutions was stressed, promoting a culture where knowledge flows openly and development is continuous.
Competency development was further explained across four key Virtues/Gunas: Svādhyāya (Self), Sahakāryatā (Team), Rājyakarma (System), Svadharma (Citizen). Building on the Karmayogi mindset, the speaker further guided participants to reflect on a profound question: What truly gives us fulfilment? The discussion highlighted that while external rewards such as recognition, promotions, or success often feel gratifying, it is the inner fruits of work, such as growth in values, character, empathy, and resilience, that truly shape who we become.
To help participants explore this more deeply, the Tree of Fulfilment was introduced. Just as a tree bears visible fruits and quietly deepens its roots underground, our work, too, can yield both external achievements and internal enrichment.
The participants shared their personal Karmayogi moment—an experience at work where they felt a deep sense of fulfilment. These stories sparked thoughtful reflections and created a space for shared learning, reinforcing that true fulfilment comes when actions align with purpose, integrity, and service.
The session concluded with a powerful message: a Karmayogi moment is not just personal fulfilment; it also creates a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of stakeholders, whether colleagues, citizens, teams, or the community we serve.