Six months is a long silence.

In this time, teams burned out, markets turned volatile, and “crisis” became a weekly visitor. Even I paused—because even mentors need their own Sanjeevani.

But today, I’m back with a story every modern leader needs.

The Sanjeevani Moment (and why it matters today)

When Lakshman fell on the battlefield, the only cure was the Sanjeevani herb on Dronagiri mountain.

Hanuman reached the mountain… but couldn’t identify the right herb quickly.

So he did something unforgettable: he carried the entire mountain.

And the Hanuman Chalisa captures it:

“Lāyā sañjīvan Lakhan jiyāye, Śrī Raghubīr harashi ura lāye.” You brought the life-giving Sanjeevani and revived Lakshman; Lord Rama embraced you with joy.

The leadership truth:

In high-stake moments, indecision is also a decision.

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Decision Before Paralysis

Here are the mountain-lessons for today’s leaders:

1) Act decisively: progress over perfection

Crisis rarely gives perfect information. Set deadlines. Move with “enough clarity,” then correct the course.

2) Communicate truthfully: trust is the real currency

Say what you know. Admit what you don’t. Share what happens next. Silence creates speculation.

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Trust and Transparent Communication

3) Put people and values before procedures

Policies don’t inspire loyalty. Values do. In chaos, people remember whether leadership cared.

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People and Values Before Processes

4) Lead with positivity and empathy

A leader sets the emotional climate. Calm + compassion = resilience.

5) Prepare and learn

Crisis-proofing isn’t about panic. It’s about practice: roles, escalation paths, post-crisis learning.

6) Don’t forget yourself

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The Leader Also Needs Sanjeevani

Leaders also need Sanjeevani. Self-care is not selfish; it’s leadership discipline.

The Sanjeevani Strategy (simple weekly application)

  • Make one decision you’ve been delaying
  • Communicate one hard truth with calm clarity
  • Reduce one unnecessary load on your team
  • Encourage one person who is silently struggling
  • Protect one personal boundary this week

Closing thought

Hanuman didn’t lift a mountain to show strength. He lifted it to save a life.

Leadership is not measured by the mountains we climb alone— but by the lives we lift together.

What “mountain” are you carrying right now?