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And Management

By Abhinav Anand

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Lord Krishna (Supreme power)

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Introduction of GITA

The Bhagavad Gita was first translated in English in 1785 by Sir Charles Wilkins.

is the worlds longest poem (The Hindu epic) and is part of the Mahabharata written by Rishi Veda Vyasa. Its written documentation was dated between 300 BC and 200 4/16/12 AD.

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Gita For Everyone In The World

Presents the knowledge of the most profound spiritual nature as revealed in the Bhagavad-Gita. Click to edit Master subtitle style It is the divine discourse spoken by the Supreme Lord Krishna Himself and is the most popular and well known of all the sacred scriptures from ancient India. Always being revered as a true source of spiritual knowledge it reveals the purpose and goal of human existence.

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Srimad Bhagavad-Gita

The Bhagavad-Gita is considered by eastern and western scholars alike to be Click to edit the greatest spiritual books the among Master subtitle style world has ever known. In a very clear and wonderful way the Supreme Lord Krishna describes the science of self-realization and the exact process by which a human being can establish their eternal relationship with God. In terms of pure, spiritual knowledge the Bhagavad-Gita is incomparable.
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Many great thinkers from our times such as Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Schweizer as well as Madhvacarya, Click to edit Master subtitle style Sankara and Ramanuja from bygone ages have all contemplated and deliberarted upon its timeless message. The primary purpose of the Bhagavad-Gita is to illuminate for all of humanity the realization of the true nature of divinity; for the highest spiritual conception and the greatest material perfection is to attain love of God!
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TEACHINGS FROM GITA

Deal

with karma yoga{ways of selfless actions) yoga (ways of self knowledge)

Jnana &

Bhakti yoga (ways of love, devotions) means link. Meditation is the

Yoga
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In

todays worldly business, there are four types of managers. who believe in doing things right and resist change (conservatives)

Those

who relish change and believe in 4/16/12doing the right things

Those

5Cs and the Holistic view to Management

Application

of the 5Cs (capital, connections, communications and commitment) can provide holistic view to management in the following ways:

Capital:

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Capital comprises of money, men,

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Gita

specifies use of capital in the business through the following teachings: is ever lost in following ones dharma, but competition in anothers dharma breeds fear and insecurity

Nothing

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You

have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work

Every business should discharge its part of corporate responsibilities without actually weighing its consequences in monetary terms. Efforts performed without thinking of their rewards will automatically be 4/16/12 rewarding for the companies. They will

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When

consciousness is unified, however, al vain anxiety is left behind. There is no cause for worry, whether things go well or ill.

Managers are the trustees of capital and other resources. They should optimally use them to the best of their ability and leave the rest to be 4/16/12 rewarded by the society. If the

Reshape yourself through the power of your will, never let yourself be regarded by self-will. This will is the only

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Capability:

The Gita specifies the importance of capability in the business through the following teachings: yourself through the power of your will, never let yourself be regarded by self-will. This will is the only friend of the 4/16/12
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The

wise see that there is action in the midst of inaction and inaction in the midst of action. Their consciousness is unified, and every act is done with complete awareness.

are completely aware of their actions: right or wrong. They 4/16/12 should never be satisfied with their

Managers

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wise, ever satisfied, have abandoned all external supports. Their security is unaffected by the results of their actions; even while acting, they really o nothing at all

managers make business plans and strategies to review their capabilities in the areas of their core competence. This helps them to 4/16/12

Wise

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Connections: While

capital and capability exhibit the supply-side of business, connections examine its demandside. Connections include physical links and intricate personal networks.

this context, the Gita offers the teachings with reference to their 4/16/12 relevance in the business world:

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OM

TAT SAT: OM is the road map or Sadhna, the spiritual practices.TAT is the supreme reality beyond which human thoughts cannot think. SAT promotes the good and harmony. The manager who practices OM TAT SAT is fully aware of his conscience and decisions and their impact on the stakeholders.

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Communications: While

connections aim to maintain personal networks, communication is the process through which interconnectivity's are maintained. The Gita focuses on importance of communications in business world.

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Commitment: Commitment

of managers and owners to the business is the root cause of its success. In this context, the Gita says.for a man of honor, dishonor is worse than death.

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Gita and Management

Teachings

of Gita can empower management in the following ways:

of resources: The first lesson in management is to choose wisely and utilize optimally the scarce resources if one has to succeed in his venture. During the curtain raiser before the Mahabharata war, Duryodhana chose Sri Krishnas large army for his 4/16/12

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Attitude

towards work: Three stone-cutters were engaged in erecting a temple. An H.R.D. consultant asked them what they were doing. The response of the three workers to this question was as follows:

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Non-attachment

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to work: The Gita advises non-attachment to the fruits or results of actions performed in the course of ones duty. Dedicated work means work for the sake of work. If we keep calculating our promotions for putting in efforts, then such work cannot be commitment-oriented causing excellence in the results but it will be

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Cause

and effect: Bhagavad Gita gives advice on the theory of cause and effect, making the doer responsible for the consequences of his deeds. The Gita advises detachment from the selfish gains by discharging ones accepted duty.

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Nishkam

karma: The concept of Nishkam karma, action without attachment to both action/work and fruits expected thereafter, as mentioned in Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita, can solve many of the management problems. speaks about duty to act, but not the right to claim fruits from it.

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Many great and notable individuals from modern times as well as bygone eras have read the Bhagavad-Gita and have extolled Click to edit Master message. its universal subtitle style

Einstein stated that when reading the Bhagavad-Gita he thinks about how God created the universe and then everything else seemed so superfluous. Mahatma Gandhi stated that the Bhagavad-Gita calls on humanity to dedicate mind Albert, body and soul to purity.

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Dr. Albert Schweizer stated that the Bhagavad-Gita has a profound influence on the spirit of mankind by its devotion to God which is manifested in all actions.
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Ramanuja has stated that the Bhagavad-Gita reveals the goal of the all the Vedic scriptures. Aldous Huxley stated that the Bhagavad-Gita is the most comprehensive statement of perennial philosophy. Madhvacarya has stated that the Bhagavad-Gita is apauruseya which means of divine origin and eternal.

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Thank You

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Lord Krishna Preaching Gita to