Here's a simple analogy to explain IQ, EQ, and SQ: Imagine you're building a house. Your IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is like having a toolbox full of advanced tools. It helps you understand complex blueprints, calculate measurements precisely, and solve technical problems efficiently. With a high IQ, you might be excellent at designing the structure of the house, solving mathematical equations related to construction, and grasping intricate engineering concepts. Now, let's talk about EQ (Emotional Quotient). It's like having a set of interpersonal skills and emotional tools. When building a house, EQ helps you navigate the dynamics of working with a team. It allows you to communicate effectively with contractors and collaborators, manage conflicts that arise during the construction process, and empathize with the needs and concerns of others involved. A high EQ ensures smooth teamwork, effective leadership, and positive relationships on the construction site. Finally, consider SQ (Spiritual Quotient). This is like having a blueprint for the soul of your house. SQ guides your sense of purpose, values, and connection to something greater than yourself. In the context of building a house, SQ influences the intention behind the project. It inspires you to create a space that fosters harmony, sustainability, and a sense of belonging for those who will live in it. SQ might lead you to incorporate eco-friendly materials, prioritize community wellbeing, and infuse the design with elements that uplift the human spirit.  IQ (Intelligence Quotient): Your technical and problem-solving skills in building the house.  EQ (Emotional Quotient): Your ability to work effectively with others and manage emotions during the building process.  SQ (Spiritual Quotient): The deeper purpose and values driving the construction project, guiding its impact on people and the environment. The cognitive aspect of our personality, measured by Intelligence Quotient (IQ), is believed to be the sole determinant of success in all spheres of life. This, however, is 7 | P a g e a misconceived notion as research studies reveal that intelligence is a multidimensional construct, comprising linguistic, mathematical, spatial, kinaesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and naturalistic intelligences. In reality though, our career choices are often guided by ‘commonly’ administered IQ and aptitude tests, disregarding the fact that individual aptitudes are unique and deeply embedded in our ‘uncommon’ DNA. This leads to negative consequences when people realise midway that their true ‘natural calling’ lies elsewhere, outside the discipline they pursued in education or later in their careers. That is where Krishna in ‘Karma Yog’ advises Arjun that one should seek lasting fulfilment by aligning life with his natural aptitude, rather than succumbing to an imposed calling, dictated by herd mentality. The emotional facet of our personality is the weakest link in the overall value chain, reflected by Emotional Quotient (EQ). The five key dimensions of EQ are selfawareness, self-regulation, motivation, social skills, and empathy. In his book Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama, psychologist Daniel Goleman delves into negative emotions like anger, fear, and jealousy, exploring how they cause immense suffering and emphasises the role of mind fulness and meditation in overcoming them. A weak EQ can even turn one’s IQ against an individual. Hence, the Bhagwad Gita’s verses on Sankhya and Bhakti Yog advise strengthening EQ through the practise of yog, which is a state of centredness in the mind that connects our lower self with the higher Self. Here, the concept of Spiritual Intelligence comes into play; it is the “ability to access and apply the highest levels of human potential.” High SQ leads to a ‘value-based life’, reflected through our ethical and moral fabric. Stephen Covey echoes similar thoughts by identifying the seventh habit as ‘Sharpening the Saw’ with SQ. He argues that living in harmony with our values and connecting to something larger than ourselves enhances SQ, resulting in an uncluttered mind that sharpens our ability to focus