Businessman turned Corporate Kirtankar
Businessman Sameer Limaye, 47, commonly known as the “corporate kirtankar”, is a trailblazer who developed Corporate Kirtan in 2015. A mechanical engineer by qualification, he writes plays and acts in them. Corporate Kirtan organises events and seminars for the general public.
In 2011, Mr. Limaye began reading the books and teachings of Ramdas Swami. Ramdas Swami’s writings, which focused on concepts like “network,” “communication,” and “time management” 400 years ago, greatly influenced him. The glorious saint Ramdas Swami was the disciple of Lord Rama, son of Dasharatha. Ramdas Swami spread Lord Rama’s philosophy and teachings throughout the populace. Ramdas Swami established eleven hundred maths throughout India and wrote novels, poems, and songs.
Following thorough reading and research, Mr. Limaye and his business partner Mrs. Dhanashree Nanivadekar established Corporate Kirtan, where they hold seminars and provide a PowerPoint presentation (ppt) on Ramdas Swami’s life’s work. They read his poems in front of the crowd and perform kirtans.
Ramdas Swami talked about work-life balance, stress, depression, etc. as well. Mr. Limaye plays the role of a mediator to transcribe the teachings of Ramdas Swami to students, office workers, business aspirants, etc. “Every psychology student should learn about Ramdas Swami’s work”, says Mr. Limaye.
Corporate Kirtan has hosted events in Dubai, Singapore, and Switzerland. The Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan was packed when he presented his 200th presentation there. “Gadkari was packed that day, and Thanekars were quite interested in and supportive of the lecture,” recalls Mr. Limaye.
Women go through many problems daily, and they have a lot of responsibilities on their shoulders. Samarth Kalin Super Woman is a women-focused programme that Corporate Kirtan has also started. This programme empowers women on a very large scale.
Corporate Kirtan has its own office called Samarthayan, located in Ishaan arcade, Gokhale road, Thane. People from different walks of life congregate to discuss their problems with Mr. Limaye, and he tries to solve their problems by keeping Samartha Ramdas Swami’s teachings at his core. He empowers and encourages people to read “Dasbodh”, a counsel offered by Ramdas Swami over a nice cup of tea.