A Spiritual Perspective of Emotional Intelligence from the Bhagvad Gita

Emotions are reflective of a society’s weakness and strengths and can be disruptive and interfering when displayed at a wrong time. However, when expressed constructively it can play a role in organisational effectiveness. The ancient sacred teachings of the Bhagvad Gita can enlighten an employee to identify, interpret and apply emotions in their personal and professional life.

Hinduism advocates that ‘a man should first seek wisdom and thereafter pursue material ambition’. In order to achieve self-realization, one must have perfect emotional self-control. The Indian scriptures state that our senses are like wild horses, the body its chariot and the mind its reins.… Read the rest

Blending Spiritual Values with Business

The root for value is valor, which means strength. Values are sources of strength because they give people the power to take action. Values are deep and emotional and often difficult to change. Values are the essence of any organization and philosophy for achieving success. Values provide employees with a sense of common direction and guidelines for day to day behavior. The first step in creating an atmosphere of common commitment is to invite the hearts and minds of employees to join the purpose of the organization. Shared missions, values and vision bring people together. They unite and provide the link between diverse people and activities.… Read the rest

Evolution of Workplace Spirituality Concept

Spirituality at work is the recognition that employees have an inner life that nourishes and is nourished by meaningful work that takes place in the context of community. Thus spirituality at work has three components: the inner life, meaningful work, and community.

  • Conditions for community include items that assess the extent to which necessary elements or enabling conditions for community are present. Thus, a community is a place in which people can experience personal growth, be valued for themselves as individuals, and have a sense of working together.
  • Meaning at work includes items that capture a sense of what is important, energizing, and joyful about work.
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Management Thoughts In Indian Epics

One of the greatest contributions of India to the world is Holy Gita which is considered to be one of the first revelations from God. Bhagavad Gita means song of the Spirit, song of the Lord. The Holy Gita has become a secret driving force behind the enfoldment of one’s life. In the days of doubt this divine book will support all spiritual searches. This divine book will contribute to self reflection, finer feeling and deepen one’s inner process. Then life in the world can become a real education–dynamic, full and joyful–no matter what the circumstance.

May the wisdom of loving consciousness ever guide us on our journey?… Read the rest

Indian Ethos For Modern Management

Indian ethos for management means the application of principles of management as revealed in our ancient wisdom brought forth in our sacred books like our Gita, Upanishads, Bible and Quran.

There are 6 basic principles, which come to light in the holy books applicable in today’s management world. They are :

  1. Each soul is a potential God
  2. Holistic approach
  3. Equal importance to Subjectivity/Objectivity
  4. Karma yoga
  5. Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam
  6. Co-operation
1. Each Soul is a potential God

A human being has a soul, a spark of the Divine. The divine resides in the heart of a person. The Divine means perfection in knowledge, wisdom and power.… Read the rest