Carlos is my shiatsu therapist and since my last knee surgery two years ago, I see him by appointment from time to time. After a gap I had the pleasure of having this expert work on me. After that one hour session I really didn't want it to end. Jokingly he remarked, "you are my last client for the day, just stay on the cot until I come back tomorrow morning."
"Thanks!"
However, my thoughts lingered to the other responsibilities I have. An example: every Wednesday I do a "Gita Chat" zoom call with South Africa. Today it just happens to be the day for federal voting and so it was somewhat appropriate to talk about leadership and his/her qualities. I asked the callers to flip to chapter 18.43 of the Gita and review those attributes of a leader: heroic, powerful, confident, resourceful, courageous, fighter and competent guide.
I hope that in the South African election a competent person will emerge. The difference between today's leaders and those of the Vedic times in the current lack of training. The seven leadership qualities of the past are hard to find.
Visiting us for a short time is Sundar Chaitanya Swami from Mauritius. This dazzling monk speaks at least three languages - English, French and Hindi, perhaps even a South Indian language. That's good for Canada and the U.S. He is a natural leader. In general, I have this question, "Where are today's leaders?"
Source: https://www.thewalkingmonk.net/post/where-are-the-leaders
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