Heartfelt Reflection

Heartfelt Reflection

I feel deeply humbled and grateful to share the beautiful words of Mr. Dhairyashil Borde, a former senior executive with a distinguished career in a U.S. multinational. His thoughtful reflections on my book touched my heart, and I am very happy to see that the work resonates with readers of his stature.

He wrote about Value-Based Leadership :

"…It is very lucid and the attention to detail becomes evident when you went on to describe the inspiration behind the cover page and the bird's eye view of the 42 chapters.

I am also quite impressed by the finesse of vocabulary, particularly, less common words like ennoble, parable, and others.

Among different leader types, what drew my particular attention was wrie style and blend of intuition and prayer. I paused to mull over this concept. Superficially, intuition is primordial, comes before emotion and rationality. And prayer is an excuse for inaction. Yet you explained it unequivocally and convincingly that when data is unavailable, overwhelming, or biased, you have to draw upon your intuition, which is grounded in your life experience. Further, prayer is not inaction, but a call for ethical action, going beyond self. Excellent concept which I have not come across in any of my voracious reading on philosophy, psychology, management, business, or history...

I feel very enriched when I read the lifetime work of learned people like you. What you learned in 40-50 years, you imparted that knowledge to me in a few hours…"

— Dhairyashil Borde, USA

My Gratitude

Reading such reflections fills me with joy and reinforces the purpose behind my writing. To know that ideas—whether about leadership, intuition, or the role of prayer—spark thoughtful contemplation in readers is the greatest reward an author can hope for.

The words of  Dhairyashil hold special meaning for me, as he himself is a voracious reader, writer, and deep thinker. His inspiring book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in English reflects his own depth of scholarship and vision.

His reflections remind me that knowledge is not merely about accumulation, but about sharing. What takes decades to learn can, through writing, be passed on in hours—enriching lives across boundaries and generations, when hearts are connected by the cosmic thread of love and affection!

Dr. Mahendra Ingale @ Pune on March 13, 2026

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