Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, on September 03, 2026, organised an intellectually stimulating and profoundly enriching session on the theme “Winning the Battle of the Mind for True Success” under its Shape the Mind Programme. The distinguished resource person for the expert talk was none other than the celebrated TEDx speaker and former IAS officer, Mr. Vivek Atray, whose erudition and eloquence rendered the occasion truly memorable. The programme commenced with a formal welcome extended by the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Vishal Kumar, who warmly received the eminent speaker and expressed his earnest aspiration that the institution should continue to organise more such intellectually invigorating and value-oriented sessions for the holistic enrichment of its students and faculty. In his welcome address, he acquainted the gathering with the remarkable brilliance, persuasive eloquence, and multifaceted accomplishments of Mr. Atray. Dr. Puja Jain then introduced the distinguished resource person to the august gathering through her felicitous and laudatory words, setting an appropriately scholarly tone for the session. Thereafter, Mr. Atray took the centre stage and embarked upon an intellectually vibrant and animated discourse, weaving together wisdom, wit, experience, and practical insight with remarkable dexterity. A substantial portion of his discourse was devoted to the formidable potential and transformative power of youth in the contemporary era. Drawing upon pragmatic illustrations from quotidian life and his own rich reservoir of experiences, he elucidated how young minds can transcend limitations and emerge as architects of their own destiny. Mr. Atray underscored the indispensable virtues of a sense of humour, courage, resilience, and compassion, presenting them as essential constituents of a meaningful and successful life. He particularly accentuated the significance of having an exemplary role model. According to him, the trajectory of an individual’s life is profoundly influenced by the ideals and personalities one chooses to emulate. Dwelling upon the perennial question of what constitutes a truly successful life, Mr. Atray observed that money can purchase most things, but certainly not everything. The true touchstone of a good life, he maintained, is a profound sense of inner satisfaction and happiness. Only a contented and emotionally balanced individual, he asserted, can exercise sound judgement and make judicious decisions in life. The session was distinctly interactive and participatory in character. The gathering was unanimous in its appreciation of the illuminating and inspirational discourse delivered by Mr. Vivek Atray. Mr. Sahil Ghai proposed the vote of thanks and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the luminous speaker for enriching the audience with his invaluable insights and wisdom. Mr. Vinay Dawar rendered commendable assistance in ensuring the seamless and successful conduct of the session.
