A Blessed Offering at Mahaavatar Babaji Matha

 A Blessed Offering at Mahaavatar Babaji Matha

Today, at Mahaavatar Babaji Matha in Nanded City, Pune, I was blessed by the divine presence of Shri Gurushri. With reverence, love, and gratitude, I offered him a copy of my book Value-Based Leadership.

Shri Gurushri is not only the Mathadhipati (Head) of the Math but also a seeker whose journey inspires countless devotees. His vast personal library holds thousands of books on spirituality and philosophy. Years ago, he wandered in the Himalayas in search of a guru, and through divine guidance, he was led to Pune. With the support of devoted followers, he began building the sacred ashram Shri Kshetra Paramdham (Tapovan Parisar) at Arudewadi on the Pune–Nasik highway. He also established Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj Math and Mahaavatar Babaji Math in Nanded City, Pune

Years ago, while driving through Khed Ghat, I noticed a roadside board pointing to the Mahaavatar Babaji Ashram. Drawn by curiosity, I visited the site—a serene landscape with a simple shed adorned with banners and photographs. Among the photographs, one image drew my attention—the publication of a book on Babaji, offered at the auspicious hands of a sage clad in white, his long beard radiating serenity. That sage was Shri Gurushri. 

Later, when I met Shri Gurushri at Nanded City Matha, he graciously gifted me a Marathi translation of The Voice of Babaji (Babajinchi Divya Vani)—a trilogy dictated by Babaji himself to V.T. Neelakantan, a prominent journalist, and S.A.A. Ramaiah, a devoted disciple of Babaji. The book was extraordinary. Babaji, who is revered as an immortal yogi and is believed to continue residing in the Himalayas, revealed his divine wisdom through these dictations.

My own spiritual journey was shaped by Autobiography of a Yogi (Yogi Kathamrut in Marathi) by Paramhansa Yogananda. These books deepened my understanding of Babaji and nurtured my practice of prayerful intuition. In times of struggle, I would pray to Babaji, and his guidance helped me make calm, wise decisions. This practice evolved into my decision-making framework—Decision Making with Intuition Integrated With Prayer—which I incorporated into Value-Based Leadership.

Presenting my book to Shri Gurushri felt like fulfilling a sacred duty. I believe this work was born through Babaji’s blessings, and offering it at the hands of his disciple was an act of gratitude. Shri Gurushri, though not directly initiated by Babaji, walks the divine path Babaji has shown.

As I placed the book in his hands, my heart overflowed with joy and thankfulness. It was not merely a gesture—it was a prayer, a tribute, and a moment of communion with the lineage of wisdom that continues to guide seekers like me.

In offering my book, I offered my gratitude; in receiving it, Shri Gurushri affirmed the timeless bond between leadership and spirituality. This moment reminded me that true leadership is not about authority—it is about service, humility, and alignment with divine guidance.

May every act of leadership be rooted in values, and may every seeker find strength in prayerful intuition.

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Pune on February 19, 2026

#ValueBasedLeadership #EngineeringHeartBeats 

 

हर हर महादेव! शिवजयंतीचा जयघोष!

 हर हर महादेव! शिवजयंतीचा जयघोष!

शिव जयंतीच्या सर्वांना हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!

आजचा दिवस म्हणजे पराक्रम, स्वाभिमान आणि स्वराज्याच्या प्रेरणेचा उत्सव!

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांनी दाखवलेले धैर्य, दूरदृष्टी आणि जनतेप्रती असलेली त्यांची  बांधिलकी आजही आपल्याला मार्गदर्शन करते.

त्यांच्या जीवनातून आपण शिकतो—

·      जगावे ते कशासाठी आणि मरावे ते कशासाठी याचे भान

·      स्त्रियांविषयीचा मातृभावयुक्त आदर

·      अन्यायाविरुद्ध उभे राहण्याचे धैर्य

·      लोककल्याणासाठी नेतृत्व करण्याची जबाबदारी

·      संस्कृती, परंपरा आणि स्वाभिमान जपण्याची प्रेरणा

महाराज हे मूल्याधिष्ठित जीवन जगून स्वतःच्या आचारणातून धडे घालून देणारे अद्वितीय राजा होते.

स्वतःच्या जीवना पेक्षा स्वराज्याचे उद्दिष्ट अधिक मौल्यवान मानणारे अनुयायी निर्माण करणारे, सत्तेसाठी नव्हे, तर सेवेकरिता राज्य उभारणारे ते राजे होते.

समोर बलाढ्य शत्रू असताना थेट युद्ध शक्य नाही हे जाणून त्यांनी गनिमी काव्याची युद्धनीती अवलंबली आणि विजय मिळवला. प्रसंगी दोन पावले मागे जाऊन तह करणारे राजकीय धुरंधर, आणि योग्य वेळ आल्यावर गमावलेले किल्ले पुन्हा ताब्यात घेणारे दूरदृष्टीसंपन्न राजे म्हणजे छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज.

त्यांचे जीवन म्हणजे प्रेरणेचा दीपस्तंभ! स्वराज्य, स्वाभिमान आणि जनतेच्या कल्याणासाठी अहोरात्र झटणारे राजे, ज्यांनी इतिहासात अमिट ठसा उमटवला असे राजे!

हर हर महादेव!

तेजस्वी सूर्य, आकाशाखाली

पराक्रमी राजा उभा राहिला!

 

सिंहासनासाठी, वैभवासाठी नव्हे

तर जनतेसाठी उभा राहिला!

 

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज हे ते नाव

सुवर्णाक्षरांनी कोरले गेले हृदयामध्ये भाव!

 

रामायण–महाभारतातील ऐकत कथा

राजमातेच्या सहवासात राजा घडत होता!

 

हर हर महादेव! रणघोष घुमले  

सैनिकांच्या डोळ्यांत तेज चमकले!

 

तानाजी, मुरारबाजी पराक्रमी वीर

बाजी प्रभू तलवारींसह रणधीर!

 

प्रतापगडावरिल शत्रू मदमस्त

अफजल तेथेच झाला ध्वस्त !

 

रणनीती, पराक्रम, अद्वितीय तेज

राजाचे शौर्य अतुलनीय, विशेष!

 

स्त्रियांचा सन्मान केला  

राजा चरित्राने उजळला!

 

जीवनातील प्रत्येक क्षण

राजाच्या प्रेरणादायी ठरला!

 

हर हर महादेव! जयघोष घुमतो

राजाचा पराक्रम सदैव झळकतो!

 

महेंद्र इंगळे, पुणे, फेब्रुवारी १९, २०२६

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Writer Secondary, The Cause Primary

 The Writer Secondary, The Cause Primary

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein

Value-Based Leadership is opening doors of connection across the world. Its title has reached people from Changadev, the village I came from, to Seattle, USA, where my son works. I am humbled by these responses. Senior executives, heads of organizations, and thoughtful readers have spoken with me directly, offering valuable suggestions to expand its reach.

One senior executive, a U.S. citizen, even shared his intention to place a copy of the book in a library in New Jersey. Once his review is received, I will share it with you. Already, several reviews have appeared on digital platforms, affirming that many are walking this path. 

Their encouragement energises me. I feel deep joy when I see it resonate with young minds like Rohit and Pratik.

“Value-Based Leadership is a refreshing antidote to conventional management styles. It provides a clear roadmap for building a culture of trust and accountability, proving that ethical leadership is actually a competitive advantage for long-term success.” – Rohit

“Dr. Mahendra Ingale’s Value-Based Leadership is a refreshing departure from standard management books. I was struck by how he weaves deep engineering expertise with a soulful, almost poetic philosophy on how we should treat one another in professional spaces. The book challenges you to take off the ‘corporate mask’ and lead with your true self. It’s a must-read for everyone who feels modern leadership has lost its human touch. Dr. Ingale reminds us that while we may engineer dreams, it is our values that inspire the souls of those we lead.” – Pratik

I am grateful to them for their reflections.

Today, Dr. Chandreshwar—former Senior Executive at Tata Motors, a distinguished figure in Training and Development, and Visiting Professor at XLRI Jamshedpur—said to me: “Talking with you, I get a feeling of divine connection.” Hearing these words filled me with gratitude. Such moments remind me that this journey is not about personalrecognition, but about advancing the cause of value-based leadership.

As I have often written, treat me as secondary—the subject itself is primary. The process of developing this book was one chapter; now, watching how it finds its way into the hands and hearts of people committed to this cause is another. I enjoy witnessing this journey unfold, just as I have envisioned. It is a collective movement, a shared aspiration, and I am grateful to be part of it.

Leadership rooted in values becomes a shared legacy, and when values lead, leadership itself becomes timeless.

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Pune on February 17, 2026

#ValueBasedLeadership #EngineeringHeartBeats 

 

 

 

 

अभिप्राय : अभियांत्रिकी स्पंदने

अभिप्राय : अभियांत्रिकी स्पंदने 

मी शासकीय तंत्रनिकेतन, जळगाव येथे विद्यार्थी असताना प्रा. बी. जी. भांडारकर सरांनी मला फिजिक्स शिकविले. त्यांच्या अक्षरांचा मोहकपणा मोत्यांच्या दाण्यांसारखा भासत असे. ते होस्टेलचे रेक्टर असल्याने वैयक्तिक संबंध जुळले, आणि पुढेही ते कायम राहिले.

शासकीय तंत्रनिकेतनातून स्वेच्छा निवृत्ती घेतल्यानंतर, सरांनी, देशात व परदेशात अनेक इंजिनिअरिंग कॉलेजेस, पॉलिटेक्निक तसेच मेडिकल कॉलेजच्या उभारणीत मोलाचे योगदान दिले. संस्थांची उभारणी हे त्यांच्यासाठी केवळ कार्य नव्हते, तर ती एक ध्येययात्रा होती. आव्हानांना सामोरे जात, त्यांनी शैक्षणिक क्षेत्रात अमूल्य ठसा उमटविला.

त्यांचे व्यक्तिमत्त्व माझ्यासाठी सदैव प्रेरणादायी राहिले आहे. वेळोवेळी त्यांनी केलेले मार्गदर्शन, आणि दिलेले प्रोत्साहन माझ्या जीवन प्रवासात दीपस्तंभ ठरले. अलीकडेच त्यांनी माझे ‘अभियांत्रिकी स्पंदने ‘ हे पुस्तक वाचून त्यावर, तीन पानांचा सविस्तर अभिप्राय लिहला. त्यांच्या या मनःपूर्वक प्रतिसादाने माझ्या लेखनाला नवी ऊर्जा मिळाली. त्यांच्या शब्दांनी माझ्या लेखनात नव्या स्पंदनांची ज्योत प्रज्वलित झाली.

आज मी त्यांच्या विषयी कृतज्ञतेने नतमस्तक आहे. त्यांच्या शिकवण्यातील तेज, त्यांच्या अक्षरातील सौंदर्य, आणि त्यांच्या मार्गदर्शनातील ऊर्जा माझ्या जीवनात सदैव प्रकाशमान राहील !

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Pune on February 16, 2026

#ValueBasedLeadership #EngineeringHeartBeats  #Gratitude #GPJ 

#कृतज्ञता #प्रेरणादायीव्यक्तिमत्व #शिक्षकांचा_सन्मान

A Treasure of Cherished Moments

A Treasure of Cherished Moments

On February 14, 2026, I had the privilege of attending the Alumni Meet at Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai. Among the many memorable experiences, the most cherished was meeting Prof. J. V. N. Rao and Mrs. Rao. Prof. Rao, who once taught me Design of Structures and later served as Principal of SPCE, received me with warmth, enquired with genuine interest about my journey, and offered his blessings—a timeless reminder of the enduring bond between teacher and student.

The evening was graced by the presentation of Life Time Achievement Awards and Mid-Life Achievement Awards to distinguished alumni. Witnessing the felicitation of those who have made remarkable contributions in their fields filled me with pride and inspiration.

SPCE has played a pivotal role in shaping my life and career. As a humble token of love and respect, I presented my newly published book, Value-Based Leadership, to Dr. M. M. Murudi, under whose dynamic leadership the institute has flourished. The gesture was more than symbolic—it was a heartfelt offering of gratitude to the institution that nurtured me.

The Alumni Meet was not merely an event; it was a celebration of gratitude, reflection, and reaffirmation of the values that continue to guide my journey. My sincere thanks to Dr. Sudhakar Umale for sharing those beautiful glimpses of the gathering. 

I too treasured the experience—engaging with serene souls and aspiring young dreamers.

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Pune on February 15, 2026

#ValueBasedLeadership #EngineeringHeartBeats #SPCEAlumniMeet #SPCEPride #InspiredBySPCE #Gratitude #LeadershipJourney 

मनःपूर्वक आभार!

 मनःपूर्वक आभार!

प्राचार्य डॉ. मधुकर सलगरे यांनी माझ्या Engineering Heart Beats या पुस्तकाचे परीक्षण केले. संपादकीय कार्य, सामाजिक उपक्रम, ग्रंथलेखन आणि संशोधन यांसारख्या अनेक जबाबदाऱ्यांमध्ये व्यस्त असतानाही त्यांनी आपल्या अमूल्य वेळेतून हे परीक्षण अत्यंत बारकाईने आणि सविस्तरपणे केले. त्यांचे परीक्षण साप्ताहिक ठोकशाही या वृत्तपत्रात प्रसिद्ध होत आहे, याबद्दल मी प्राचार्य डॉ. सलगरे आणि ठोकशाही परिवाराचे मनःपूर्वक आभार मानतो.

डॉ. सलगरे त्यांच्या रोखठोक स्वभावासाठी प्रसिद्ध आहेत. तरीही माझ्यावरील आपुलकीमुळे त्यांनी माझ्याकरिता काही स्तुतिपर शब्द वापरले असावेत का, असा विचार माझ्या मनात तरळून गेला. पण तसे असले तरी हे परीक्षण माझ्यासाठी निश्चितच प्रेरणादायी ठरले आहे. अशा प्रोत्साहनामुळेच मी सतत लिहीत आहे, आणि Value-Based Leadership या पुस्तकाचा जन्मही या प्रेरणेच्या प्रवाहातूनच झाला आहे.

पुन्हा एकदा, प्राचार्य डॉ. सलगरे आणि ठोकशाही यांचे मनःपूर्वक आभार! त्यांचे हे  परीक्षण सोशल मिडिया वर आल्याने अनेकांनी त्यावर आपल्या प्रतिक्रिया दिल्या. अशीच एक - माझे मित्र दिलीप जोशी यांनी दिलेली प्रतिक्रिया येथे देण्याचा मोह मला आवारात नाही. ते एक अभियंता आणि उत्तम लेखक आहेत.

‘उत्तम परीक्षण !

एका उच्च तोलामोलच्या विद्याविभूषित प्राचार्य महोदयांनी केलेली ही समीक्षा निश्चित सखोल, लेखनाची पारख करणारी आणि अभ्यासपूर्ण आहे.. विद्यार्थ्यांना प्रेरक अशीच आहे. त्यांना हे पुस्तक वाचण्याची प्रेरणा यातून निश्चित मिळेल..

अभिनंदन !’

दिलीप जोशी, नासिक

डॉ. महेंद्र इंगळे @ पुणे, फेब्रु १३, २०२६

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The Horizon: Legacy and Stewardship

 The Horizon: Legacy and Stewardship

“Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” – George Bernard Shaw

Legacy is what continues after us, and stewardship is how we hold and pass the torch in the present. Stewardship is the companion of legacy. It is the conscious act of carrying the torch with care today, with the intent to hand it over to the next generation. Together, legacy and stewardship form the two most vital dimensions in the evolution of value-based leadership.

As I have described in the Compass-Tree Framework for Value-Based Leadership, the true leader does not act merely for immediate gains but for the benefit of future generations. Leadership, in this sense, is not a pursuit of success alone—it is a journey of impact that stretches beyond the present moment. Legacy becomes the horizon toward which the value-based leader continually walks.

As I often reflect, greatness lies not in being irreplaceable but in beginning something that does not end with us. Legacy is not about monuments or titles—it is about the values, systems, and people we nurture, which continue to flourish long after we step aside.

The finest leaders make effective use of existing systems, while also designing and developing new structures. They ensure that the organization’s goals can be achieved even after they themselves step aside. That continuity is the hallmark of enduring leadership.

Value-based leaders remain deeply grateful for the contributions of those who came before them. Expressing gratitude to earlier leaders—whatever their capacity—elevates the position of the leader in the eyes of followers. It shows humility, respect, and an awareness that leadership is a relay, not a solo race.

At times, leaders may be lured by awards, nominations, or public recognition. While acknowledgment can be encouraging, it must never compromise the interests of the organization, nor allow external institutions to take undue advantage of such acts. True recognition lies in the enduring impact of one’s work, not in ceremonial applause.

Equally important, leaders must surround themselves with wise people, avoiding the company of  known for unethical practices. The character of a leader is reflected not only in their actions but also in the company they keep.

Value-based leadership rests upon the solid foundation of values. Unlike fleeting success, it endures. When legacy is consciously built, it outlasts the leader’s lifetime.

A leader who creates a successful present and then devotes the latter part of life to shaping a sustainable and hopeful future is remembered not merely for achievements but for the legacy left behind. His name is not carved in golden letters for personal glory, but remembered with gratitude—for the seeds he planted, the systems he strengthened, and the torch he passed on.

In the end, leadership is not about how long we are remembered, but how deeply our values continue to guide others. May we all strive to carry the torch brightly and hand it forward with dignity!

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Pune on Feb 12, 2026

#ValueBasedLeadership #EngineeringHeartBeats