However, it is something I aspire to develop in order to reclaim self-respect and confidence. Will you please suggest some practical steps? I have heard many philosophical answers, but I always prefer to have some very concrete and measurable steps I can take to achieve my goals.
He said both are needed. But these are things ingrained within us. Brahmin and Kshatriya are not soul states, inner innate temperaments and not so much of outer actions. Nevertheless, everything can be developed by practice. By taking the challenges of life, through vigorous physical exercises, by praying for strength, by reading the life of great warriors- in fact, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and other heroic stories- by mantras that give courage and strength especially the mantras of Shiva, Durga Maa, the Kshatriya element can surely develop. Do Hanuman Chalisa every day and read the Durga Saptashati once a week.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
