Urban aspirations are created and nurtured in bustling cities. A city’s dreams are crafted and seen through, while rural realities quietly fade away. History has witnessed how Gandhi, a fragile man with unshakeable character, used yatras to bring down the mighty British Empire and ideate a vision for nation-building. Today, Shashank Mani Tripathi follows a similar path, but instead of saying “watch me walk,” he adds, “watch me create” and “watch me innovate.”
In a time when the country cries out for jobs and employment, Shashank stands out. He urges people to become job creators through enterprise. He champions a solution-oriented mindset, believing that true change comes from taking matters into your own hands, rather than waiting for the government to act.
He holds a unique perspective on women’s roles in nation-building, famously stating, “Men are like profit and loss statements; women are balance sheet creators.” He honours the role of Indian women, particularly housewives, who manage households with pride, not shame. This contrasts the narrative pushed by some modern feminists. For Shashank, there is immense potential in every individual, waiting to be unlocked by simply hitting the road, not heedlessly, but with purpose, like a teertha (a crossing), where the journey itself reveals new things and builds identities.
Join us in this episode as Shashank Mani Tripathi shares his vision for empowering youth through enterprise and the transformative power of purposeful journeys.
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