Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Vedanta Concept of Personality Development - Introduction

The Vedanta concept of personality development is based on the concept of perfection of each person and self-development for realization of our actual-self. The Gita talks about innumerable forces of negative and positive tendencies (Gunas) within us, which influence our thoughts and actions. We constantly work under such influences and go through various physical, emotional and intellectual experiences. The quality and quantity of these experiences determines our personality, pattern of behaviors and conduct.

Knowledge of our Guna composition provides us the capacity of detecting within ourselves the most powerful tendency that rises up to rule our mental life at any given moment. A true and exhaustive knowledge of the composition of Gunas will make an individual aware of the actions/reactions of the mind and meet her/his subjective problems efficiently whenever they arise.

The three Gunas function within each one of us, and therefore, we must know the art of subjectively diagnosing them. Diagnosis can be accomplished through the observation of self. But unbiased self evaluation process is difficult.

The Rajasic–Sattvic-Tamasic Personality Quotient is developed by Satish Modh, Ph.D., so that the theory of GUNA as explained by Krishna to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita could be made practical and useful in our lives.

The RST Personality Quotient is based on the findings of a doctoral research done on human response in organizations. It is designed to help you understand your Guna composition. This knowledge would be useful in identifying your strengths and potential areas for growth. It will also help you to better understand and appreciate others around you. This will result into improved personal and organizational environment, better efficiency and greater effectiveness. The RST Personality Quotient provides:

  • A framework for assessment of your Guna Composition,
  • Help in greater self-awareness and
  • Help in better self-management.

The RST Personality Quotient can be used in:

  • Self-development
  • Career development
  • Improving inter-personal relationship
  • Coming together and working together
  • Realizing your leadership potential

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