Samir (Sam) Desai
About the Author
Samir (Sam) Desai was with Motorola for more than 34 years. He served as Sr. Vice President & General Manager for iDEN® Networks, managing over six billion dollars’ worth of business.
He has a MS in electrical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. He also holds an MBA from Loyola University, Chicago. He is known as a management guru who has applied principles from the Bhagavad Gita in the corporate world.
After retiring from Motorola, Sam Desai served as an independent consultant for the Board of Directors of three companies: Larsen & Toubro Infotech, Larsen & Toubro Technology Services, and Welch Allyn.
Hindu Wedding According to the Vedas
By Samir Desai Introduction A Hindu wedding according to the Vedas is not merely a social contract—it is considered a sacred spiritual union (Saṁskāra). Marriage is one of the sixteen major sacraments (Ṣoḍaśa Saṁskāras) in Hindu life. The Sacredness of Marriage In the Vedic tradition, marriage is performed in the presence of Agni, the sacred fire. who acts as the divine witness. …
Our Heritage: The Vedas and the Eternal Truth of India
By Samir Desai One of the most sacred collections of scriptures in India is known as the Vedas. Originally preserved through oral tradition, these divine teachings were later compiled and systematized by the great sage Rishi Vyasa. He entrusted this vast knowledge to four of his foremost disciples: Rishi Paila Rig Veda Rishi Vaishampayana Yajur Veda Rishi Jaimini Sama Veda …
Life is a sport, drink it up By Samir Desai
In 1995, Gatorade launched an advertisement pairing NBA superstar Michael Jordan with the slogan “Life is a sport … drink it up.” It turned out to be one of the best advertisements of all time–with its excellent, inspiring message. Now, if life’s a sport, then what are the rules of this sport called life? And where do we find these …
