The Inner Charioteer by R. Balasubramaniam draws on the Bhagavad Gita as a practical operating manual for purposeful leadership. Modern leadership has a paradox: we rush to manage others before we have learned to govern ourselves.
About The Inner Charioteer
The dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna mirrors dilemmas every leader faces—paralysis of responsibility, fog of doubt, pull of temptation, hunger for visibility, and struggle to act ethically in uncertainty. Born from four decades among tribal communities, in policy corridors and institution-building, this Penguin Business hardback explores foundations that anchor leaders when outcomes fail and ego threatens judgment. Each chapter engages Gita themes through provocations, stories and practical tips for public figures, corporate leaders, educators and activists. ISBN 9789377301354, 504 pages, August 2026. Penguin Random House India.
