Wednesday, December 19, 2012

RELEVANCE OF GITA FOR TODAY'S MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL


            I am introducing myself as the Yoga Guru of Sri Madhwa Yoga Academy. I am approaching you with an intention of organizing a Workshop on the Management Perspectives of Bhagavad Gita to the students of your department.
All of us are well aware that the ancient text Bhagavad Gita which Lord Krishna initiated to His disciple Arjuna 5000 years back is the most revered and read scripture, not only in India but globally. Apart from being a spiritual text book, it is a valuable book with ethical, psychological, and management values. For this reason many foreign authors have widely read and released books on Gita.
            The whole human population is working according to their position either in office or in home as teacher, medical professional, technician, charted accountant, manager, plumber, CEO, vice President etc or as a home maker and regardless of their position, educated or not, all of us generate stress, anxiety or depression due to some reason or other. This happens because of the attitude towards the work apart from the knowledge and technique involved. As someone quipped - Altitude depends on the Attitude, the success of the individual or organization, happiness obtained through that depends on the mindset of the person. Our friend Arjuna, though an enlightened soul gets into delusion which Lord Krishna eradicates through his methodical approach. Since the feeling of the man has been same for all these aeons, the teaching holds good even now.
            What is most relevant in today’s life is the concept of Karma Yoga or Devotional Work which applies to all the classes of the society. With correct understanding of Karma Yoga we will surely eliminate the stress involved in the work place and make this world a better place to reside.
            With this as a background we will organize a lecture/ seminar on the Management Perspectives of Bhagavad-gita, in your campus on a day which will be suitable for both of us. If you are interested, we will work out the details at the earliest. 

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