Do well by doing good - Notes for Talk

Notes in preparing for a talk in NY this weekend -


Do well by doing good is an English idiom that has been used since the 19th century. Sometimes it is attributed to Benjamin Franklin but its true origins are not known. 

Listening to the songs of the wind. Or hearing oneness. If you would ask Gurbani's perspective on this it would be, be ecstatic by remembering the essence. 

Remembrance of the essence is the most important thing. Thinking precedes speech and action. We think we can be well by doing good, but there is no guarantee. There are so many who have done good that are not preceded by being well.  There are so many good things you may have done, and these things haven't led to. 

Maanu ghalai, Uthi chalai
Saad Naahi, Ehevi galai

The tasteful life is not to come here and work hard. 

Work hard. Share. Remember Naam. 

I am ambivalent if this is a good starting point. But I am confident that this is not where we want to end up. 

Kal Meh Raam Naam Saar
Naam is the source of illumination in dark times

Aakhan Aukha Saacha Nao - 
If you want to say the true name, it is hard
It is difficult to do go good deeds

Because there are competing deeds
Because you may require courage. 


From Sukhmani Sahib:

Sarab Dharam meh saraysat Dharam.
Of all religions, the best religion
Har ko naam jap nirmal karam.
is to chant the Name of the Lord and do good deeds.


Businesses -

Ethics
Morality
Social Responsibility

Doing Well by Doing Good - Business
https://hbr.org/2012/06/a-brief-history-of-doing-well


An inspiring speech by a Sikh Graduate from the Haas School of Business
https://shivpreetsingh.blogspot.com/2017/06/in-business-of-doing-good.html

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