Yesterday, I was fascinated by a Hindu classic — Bhagavad Gita.
My friend said Hindu philosophy is very practical, and I asked ChatGPT about it. After I shared my situation, it suggested Bhagavad Gita.
It’s a story about a warrior who had to fight his family, cousins, friends, and teachers for the greater good. At first, he just wanted to escape — but Krishna advised him to stay and act.
My situation is far less intense, but I’ve been squeezing myself to meet expectations — from investors, teammates, customers. It often makes me nervous and hard to hear my own voice.
I got a lot of insight from the Gita, but the most important one was the idea of detachment from results. They introduce the concept of “Dharma” — your duty, purpose, what you’re meant to do. The action that fits your soul.
The most impressive lines for me were:
(2.47) “You have a right to perform your duty, but not to the fruits of your action.”
(2.48) “Be even-minded in success and failure — that is Yoga.”
(3.35) “It is better to fail in your own dharma than to succeed in another’s.”
Honestly, I never really understood why Steve Jobs was so drawn to India and Hindu philosophy — but now I can glimpse a little of what he might have felt.
For me, my dharma is quite clear:
1. I want to create a virtual reality where people can just be themselves
2. I want to understand business deeply and share that understanding with others
3. I want to give opportunity to under-recognized talent
Even though the situation is challenging, I realized I’m lucky to have found my dharma early — and that I’ve been following it. But I was too obsessed with results, and that obsession often made it harder to reach the goal. Now I see how detachment offers stability.
It’s time to act — with a clear mind.
Now I Understand Why Steve Jobs Loved Hindu Philosophy
