UdyamGita

One of the qualities an entrepreneur should seek in a mentor is compassion. Compassion brings empathy, and empathy makes the mentor give more realistic suggestions to the entrepreneur. Though entrepreneurship is fascinating and magnificent, not everyone can run it successfully. Many wind down, many continue to run at the same level, and only a few grow exponentially.

There are times when the entrepreneur realizes that he is going to make it really big in the world of business. He has already mastered the art in a small market, and the overwhelming response from the market tells him that it is time to explore expansion. Till now, he has been learning the nitty gritties of the business one by one at his own pace. But when the market demands more from him, he can get confused, overwhelmed, and scared. This is when he should reach out to his mentor for the next steps by asking the right questions.

Arjuna acknowledges that Krishna’s teachings—given out of sheer compassion—have dissolved his confusion. He now understands both the rise and fall of all beings and the eternal magnificence of the Divine. Yet understanding is no longer enough. Standing at the threshold of transformation, Arjuna asks for something bolder: to see the cosmic form. He does not assume entitlement; he seeks permission. He does not demand; he asks with humility, aware that such vision requires inner strength.

This moment marks a shift—from intellectual clarity to experiential truth.

Business Insight

One of the most underrated qualities an entrepreneur must seek in a mentor is compassion. Compassion creates empathy; empathy leads to advice grounded in reality, not theory. A compassionate mentor understands not just the idea, but the person behind it.

Entrepreneurship is undeniably magnificent—but it is not democratic in outcomes.

• Many ventures wind down.
• Many plateau.
• Only a few scale exponentially.

There comes a phase when the entrepreneur senses something big approaching. The product works. The market responds. The small battlefield is mastered. But with expansion comes a new enemy—overwhelm. The pace accelerates, stakes rise, and decisions carry irreversible consequences. What once felt exciting now feels intimidating.

This is the inflection point. Learning organically, step by step, is no longer enough. The market is asking for more—faster decisions, bolder moves, and a larger vision.

Leadership Lesson

Great leaders know when to ask for the next vision.

Like Arjuna, the entrepreneur must recognize:

• “I understand my business so far.”
• “I see early success.”
• “But I am not fully prepared for what comes next.”

Instead of pretending strength, the wise founder seeks guidance—by asking the right questions of the right mentor. Not every mentor should show you the “cosmic form” of scale. Only one who is compassionate, experienced, and honest will reveal both the magnificence and the responsibility that comes with it.

Asking for expansion without inner readiness can destroy what you’ve built. Asking with humility invites growth with stability.

Key Takeaways

• Compassionate mentors give realistic guidance, not motivational noise.
• Not all businesses are meant to scale—and knowing this early saves years of pain.
• Market validation often brings confusion before confidence.
• Expansion requires a new vision, not just more effort.
• Strong leaders ask for clarity before they ask for scale.
• The right question at the right time can unlock the next dimension of growth.