Managing by the Bhagavad Gītā

Managing by the Bhagavad Gītā
Author: Satinder Dhiman
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319996118

Drawing upon the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gītā, a philosophical-spiritual world classic, this professional book highlights the spiritual and moral dimensions of management using an inside-out leadership development approach. It interprets the Bhagavad Gītā’s teachings on the personality types and psychological makeup of managers and employees; self-knowledge and self-mastery; and the leadership concepts of vision, motivation, and empowerment. This book covers topics such as training of the mind, ethical leadership, communication, stress management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Collectively, the enclosed contributions provide managers with an enhanced outlook on management functions such as leading, planning, organizing, and controlling in today’s organizations, particularly those run by knowledge workers. Management research in the 20th century has mainly focused on the industrial paradigm characterized by a hierarchical structure of authority and responsibility with an individualistic focus on the personality of the manager. However, this traditional paradigm cannot solve many of the problems that confront leaders and mangers today. Recent studies have shown that values traditionally associated with spirituality—such as integrity, honesty, trust, kindness, caring, fairness, and humility—have a demonstrable effect on managerial effectiveness and success. Although traditionally interpreted as a religious-spiritual text, the Bhagavad Gītā teaches these values which can be extrapolated and applied to practical management lessons in today’s corporate boardrooms. Applying the text of the Bhagavad Gītā to the context of management, this book views the manager as an “enlightened sage” who operates from higher stance, guided by self-knowledge and self-mastery. It demonstrates how character is the key ingredient for effective management and leadership. This book is therefore applicable to all managers, from first-line to CEOs, in their management and leadership roles in organizations.

First Step into Bhagavad Gita

First Step into Bhagavad Gita
Author: Rajesh Rabindranath, Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar, Avanti Kundalia
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2024-01-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

"First Step into the Bhagavad Gita" is the pioneering volume in the Gita Odyssey series, co-authored by Rajesh Rabindranath, Avanti Kundalia, and Vikrant Singh Tomar. The cacophony of daily life often reduces texts of timeless wisdom to ornate shelf decorations. "First Step into the Bhagavad Gita" begins to weave ancient wisdom into the fiery tapestry of modern life, opening a pathway to material prosperity, inner peace, and practical spirituality. Whether you are a professional, a householder, a student, or an ardent seeker of truth, this book equips you with pragmatic spiritual knowledge from within the Bhagavad Gita to help you follow your unique path with fortitude and grace. May the "First Step into Bhagavad Gita" initiate your epic journey toward a step-by-step understanding of yourself, the world, the power that holds it all together, and what lies beyond.

Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita
Author: Jeaneane Fowler
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2011-11-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1836241518

Provides a text and detailed commentary on the "Bhagavad Gita", an important Hindu scripture, which is a dialogue between Arjuna the man and Krishna the God. This book examines major Hindu concepts, and presents the background to the Gita. It also contains detailed notes to the Gita chapters.

On the Emergence and Understanding of Asian Global Leadership

On the Emergence and Understanding of Asian Global Leadership
Author: David De Cremer
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2021-07-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3110671980

In the twenty-first century, it is necessary for Asia to step up and assume a larger leadership role on the global stage, commensurate with its economic weight and interests. Eighty-eight percent of the increase in the numbers of the middle class in the next five years will take place in Asia, underscoring the reality that global business and leadership will be colored in significant ways by Asian values, approaches and strategies. This book explores how this may impact our view and conceptual approach to the notion of global leadership. The contributors to this collection explore and examine the concept of global Asian leadership and outcome implications at the societal, corporate and policy-making level. They argue that global leaders will increasingly focus on specific needs, values and strategies that are uniquely Asian, which emphasizes the reality that we most likely will have to redefine our notion of global leadership. This comprehensive study of the integration of Asian and global leadership will benefit those employed in the corporate, government and educational sectors as well as a broader audience with an interest in leadership, policy-making and economics.

Wisdom From World Religions

Wisdom From World Religions
Author: John Marks Templeton
Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1932031170

Every religion acknowledges certain spiritual principles and records them in its sacred literature and traditions. This book curates these ancient teachings and shows how they apply to modern life with the help of parables, quotations, and commentaries. By reading Wisdom from World Religions, people from all walks of life will be inspired to pursue their own spiritual growth and to contemplate questions central to our existence, such as how, through love and creativity, can we be agents of divinity on earth? Uplifting and instructional, this is a book to be treasured, studied, and practiced.

The Bhagavad Gita (International Student Edition) (Norton Critical Editions)

The Bhagavad Gita (International Student Edition) (Norton Critical Editions)
Author:
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2016-04-04
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0393614646

“A true translation whose literary qualities make it stand out from the rest.” –Daniel Gold, Cornell University “Here’s a chance to rediscover The Bhagavad Gita in a translation that blends true scholarship with artistry.” –Library Journal The Bhagavad Gita, the “Song of the Lord,” is an ancient Hindu scripture about virtue presented as a dialogue between Krishna, an incarnation of God, and the warrior Arjuna on the eve of a great battle over succession to the throne. This new verse translation of the classic Sanskrit text combines the skills of leading Hinduist Gavin Flood with the stylistic verve of award-winning poet and translator Charles Martin. The result is a living text that remains true to the extraordinarily influential original. A devotional, literary, and philosophical work of unsurpassed beauty and relevance, The Bhagavad Gita has inspired, among others, Mahatma Gandhi, J. Robert Oppenheimer, T. S. Eliot, Christopher Isherwood, and Aldous Huxley. Its universal themes—life and death, war and peace, and sacrifice—resonate in a West increasingly interested in Eastern religious experiences and the Hindu diaspora. The text is accompanied by a full introduction and by explanatory annotations. The volume presents seminal analogues and commentaries on The Bhagavad Gita, including central passages from The Shvetashvatara Upanishad as well as commentary spanning eleven centuries by Shankara and Ramanuja (in new translations by Gavin Flood) in addition to the writings of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Sri Aurobindo. Five essays by leading Hinduists discuss a wide range of issues related to The Bhagavad Gita from its roots as a religious text to its influence on the practices of yoga and transcendentalism through it ongoing global impact. Contributors include John L. Brockington, Arvind Sharma, Rudolf Otto, Eric J. Sharpe, and C. A. Bayly. A selected bibliography is included.

Divine Meditations

Divine Meditations
Author: Jenny Light
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2019-01-25
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 178535891X

Learn to meditate consciously and discover your Divine heritage through self-realisation. Divine Meditations: 26 Spiritual Qualities of the Bhagavad Gita is an inspirational, spiritual workbook which unravels the Cosmic Illusion of duality using intuitional wisdom, pranayama, meditations and prayers. Structured in four parts and focusing upon meditation in reference to Patanjali's eightfold path, the Bhagavad Gita and the spiritual aspirant, the 26 qualities and how to assume them and transcending the Cosmic Illusion through devotion, the reader will learn... Conscious breathe (pranayama) to alter your brainwaves into delta waves; Conscious meditation to achieve a super-conscious state; To find happiness is our natural, God-given state. 'This is a fine book, so good it should anchor the spiritual wing of your personal library.' Jack Hawley, author of The Bhagavad Gita: a Walkthrough for Westerners

The Hidden Radiance

The Hidden Radiance
Author: Dr. Hari Chinthakunta
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

The Hidden Radiance: Unveiling the Untold Saga of a Quiet Yogi," we delve into the unique spiritual legacy of Dr. C.Nagaraj, revered as Sadguru Paramahamsa Naga Yogi Raj by his esteemed Spiritual Master in the Himalayas, whose name remains veiled. Dr. Nagaraj's writings, though never openly discussing his connections with the revered Himalayan saints,subtly echo these sacred associations, transcending conventional religious boundaries. His diaries, rich with divine insights, reveal a deep, introspective journey. A devoted physician, Dr. Nagaraj served his patients with unwavering love and compassion. His selfless service also extended to over two decades as a tutor at the Government Medical College in Anantapur, where he guided countless students, earning their deep respect and admiration. After his passing on August 3, 2022, his brother, Dr. Hari, undertook the sacred task of compiling his unpublished writings. Guided by divine grace, this book offers a rare opportunity to delve into Dr. Nagaraj’s spiritual teachings and life’s work, providing insights that are seldom found elsewhere. It offers a unique glimpse into a life of humility, wisdom, and selfless service. This book, intended for spiritual seekers, provides profound reflections and guidance on inner transformation, inspiring readers to embark on their own spiritual journeys.