The book is an autobiography of an Indian man who went from being a first-generation technocrat to an entrepreneur and now a successful businessman. He was born into a middle-class family and had three siblings. After completing his degree in Electrical Engineering, he pursued a master's degree in Business Administration and started his professional career as a technocrat. Within five years, he became a successful business manager and held one of the highest positions with a high-paying salary in the corporate world. He then decided to become an entrepreneur in 2007 and initially, things went well. However, he faced a lot of struggles in the following four years, which aged him significantly. Despite this, he persevered and aligned himself with spiritual powers. Eventually, his hard work and dedication paid off, and in March 2023, he listed his company on the Bombay Stock Exchange. His goal now is to make his company a unicorn (worth a billion dollars) within the next five years. Despite his success, he remains humble and grounded, living life like a monk. He is a God-fearing, karma believer who treats his employees as his family and is always willing to help wherever and whenever needed. With a deep belief in God and enlightenment with Vedic spiritual sciences, he has decided to share his 50-year life journey with the world. The Authors, Dr. Gaurav Mittal and Adit Mittal, through this book, want to tell the world "The Purpose of Life". The book aims to illuminate the journey of becoming a mindful businessman by sharing personal experiences. It delves into pivotal moments, challenges, and insights that shaped the transition towards mindfulness in entrepreneurship. Through real-life anecdotes and lessons learned, it will guide readers on integrating mindfulness into business practices, fostering resilience, and facilitating a purpose-driven approach to leadership and success.

Could we find happiness and attain mental peace without relinquishing our material goals? What if we could understand why we behave and act the way we do? How does our brain really trick us into many of the decisions we make every day? What if we could actually train our brain and improve our ability to lead a more meaningful life-not only for ourselves but also for society? In this brilliantly engaging read, Ashok Panagariya blends his life experiences with modern science and Indic philosophy to tackle these questions and shares tools that anyone can acquire to become a better 'brain-manager'. He delves deeply into the human mind, showing what makes the brain unique and the remarkable intrinsic capacity it holds to influence our lives. He does all this while making us acutely aware of the role luck and chance play in how we eventually shape up. Monk in a Merc is an insightful read for anyone looking to achieve eternal happiness and peace while still enjoying all that life offers-material wealth and professional success. It turns the table on the conventional understanding of monkhood, which seeks renunciation of material pursuits in search of a spiritual quest.

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