Being Ram : Insights into Ramayana – Global Encyclopedia of the Ramayana

Kartikey K. Poddar - The futility of day-to-day worldly struggles and bouts of absolute emptiness, led Kartikey set out on a mindful journey to find the true meaning of life. His innate quest for truth & meaningfulness steered him to the great Vaishnava Saints & Sages as well as to the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Gautam Buddha and Lao Tzu. He also studied the works of notable spiritual thinkers like J. Krishnamurthi, Eckhart Tolle and many more. Following this path, he dedicated himself to studying and internalizing many Holy scriptures of Sanatan Dharma, books and attended discourses to thoroughly understand the truth of human existence. Under the aegis of his Guru Maharaj, he found the purpose of his life in Goswami Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas or Ramayan and in Bhakti of Lord Ram. Being a regular householder, he was always interested in finding out the practical application of spiritual solutions in day-to-day life. His education in business management and his valued experience as an entrepreneur, accompanied by vast travel and interactions with people across the globe, gave him the impetus to have a deeper understanding of the human psyche. His credible work on Bhagavad Gita and articles on spiritual topics have already been published online and appreciated by many. A leading newspaper printed an article on his life and works. He lives with his family, many instruments of sports and music, an automotive components manufacturing and export business, and most importantly, with an ever-growing thirst to be one with the Supreme Consciousness.