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The Gita talks of success prosperity, and justice, leading to liberation and happiness. Happiness is a spiritual value and not a function of material conditions. Discipline, moderation, self abidance, toleration, and selfless work make one happy. It is this happiness which gives meaning to material affluence, leading to inner harmony and creative living. He thus sees no contradiction in the fact of a spiritual text being relevant to the economic sphere of life, specially since Artha has been mentioned as one of the four legitimate aspirations of the human being. He decries both religious and cultural fundamentalism and suggests that in an increasingly global and competitive world market, we would do well to assess both our strengths and weaknesses. We have a deep cultural and spiritual foundation... Let us not repeat the mistakes of others but, at the same time let us not be afraid of interacting with others.. We have to give so that we can take with pride, and in the process, create a a new synergy of creative togetherness. In the section Churning for Management Values, Swami Bodhananda addresses enterpreneurs and managers and states empathically, The future is beckoning and you as the leaders of a great culture, have to respond to it creatively. (
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The Gita
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The Gita
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Swami Bodhananda
Srishti
P UBLISHERS & D ISTRIBUTORS
S RISHTI P UBLISHERS & D ISTRIBUTORS
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Copyright Sambodh Foundation
First published by Sambodh Foundation 1994
First published by Srishti Publishers &c Distributors 2003
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Ancient Wisdom
Swami Bodhanandas teachings, meditation techniques and value systems, are based on his deep study of eastern mysticism and spiritual traditioins, especially of the Vedas , the Upanishads , the especially Gita and the life and works of saints like Adi Sankaracharya, Ramkrishna Paramahasana, Ramana Maharishi, Sri Aurobindo, and from his own deep mystical experience.
His teachings are a powerful combination of ancient wisdom and modern scholarship, meshed in the crucible of his own long years of sadhana and unique spiritual insights.
Creativity
In our search for creative energy, for tackling myriad complex problems, we are increasingly turning to inner resources and strength - of intuition, oi psychic energy, cosmic intelligence, spontaneity, and harmonious field energies. Creativity is an expression of a silent, alert, aware, attentive, open mind, functioning without an ego centre - the Me.
How do we attain that mental state of supreme dynamism and natural creativity? Meditate, says Swamiji.
Foreword
Every literary work is a reflection of the times in which it is written and provides a vision of future realities. However, every literary work does not leave the reader there. It goes beyond. It attempts to provide a coherent moral attitude. This book, like all creative writing, has a dual significance both for the individual and for society at large. It serves to prepare the minds of people for the new age - the age of information explosion. The issues raised, and thoughts expressed by Swamiji in this book, are an attempt to prepare our minds for this new age.
Swamijis talks, interpreting the concepts of management with reference to the Bhagavad Gita , guide us toward creative destruction. We are still clinging to much that is dead and needs to be discarded. To discard intelligently we need inner strength. Hence, we must consciously reinforce and nurture the constructive forces and phase out the disruptive ones. We have to evolve an intelligent approach to dealing with the major and minor issues of life. We need to harness the constructive forces within us to stay focused and integrated. This requires both positive thinking and a creative approach not only in ones personal life but at the work place as well.
Swamiji reminds us that society rises to a higher level not through mechanical or technological efficiency but by practising sound moral and ethical values. The driving, re-engineering and reviving forces come from within. In fact, scientific advances are also the outcome of union with the perfect Supreme Intelligent Being. God is satyasvarupa . Every scientific discovery, too, is one more svarupa of God so why reject the basic values and traditions espoused in our scriptures?
Swamijis observations, both incisive, and at times even provocative, on issues of creativity and positive thinking, compel the reader to undertake self-analysis; transcend the obvious limitations and dilemmas of life, and look to the future with hope and certainty. He exhorts us not to seek to revolutionise societies but, instead, to look for creative solutions which are more nourishing and sustaining.
By referring to the Bhagavad Gita and the holy scriptures, Swamiji is not evoking religious thinking per se , but guiding the reader gently to go beyond the frailties of human life. In this respect, the reference to religious texts is simply to stress that the presence of God is immanent in every activity of life: mundane, domestic and scientific research. This intrinsic religion should find expression in our work and in every activity of life.
In the introductory chapter, Swamiji has commented on the nature of work and the five factors which go into the execution of work. They are the ego, the physical and mental faculties, inbuilt values and external forces. When one works in a way which harmonises all these factors, the work becomes enjoyable. The worker becomes self-motivated. On the other hand, people become restless without work. Therefore, work should be viewed as a positive activity.
This book speaks of three types of work: karma, individual work; dharma, group-oriented work; yajna karma, group- oriented work which is egoless and dedicated. This is the ideal view of work. At this stage methodologies for observing svadharma are not clearly spelt out. The reader is left with the thought to be positively disposed to all external influences in order to lead a wholesome competitive coexistence in this world.
In the same vein, Spiritual Dimensions in Modern Management proceeds to guide the reader to incorporate spirituality in his work-life and in his personal life. The thoughts do not focus on traditional and orthodox values and visions of religious rituals but on techniques by which one can become an effective competitor in the world market. The spiritual dimension refers to the revival of inner strength, which is a sensitivity that can be felt and experienced but not measured. This prepares an individual to cope with the environmental scramble and existential stress. Revival of the spiritual dimension enables an individual to become a naturally happy person with no real gap between his public and private face. Such a person is a realised person because he looks for inspiration and strength within himself. This is a feature which is possible not only for managers but for all individuals everywhere.
Swamiji, thus, is speaking on a wide canvas which is the world at large. He exhorts the reader to function like an intelligent person by pooling resources and maximising them through team-work. The pooled output is likely to lead to a higher ideal and to generate greater manifestation of energy and enthusiasm. Thus, the seeds of a better work-culture are sown in this chapter. The picture before us is of an ideal, beautiful world. The question is: Is it possible to create such a world? Perhaps the answer lies in the basic nature of man, which is one of striving toward the attainment of excellence.
One approach to intelligent management suggested by Swamiji, is positive thinking. The dilemma is evident in so many intelligent economic schemes being launched in our world. Does positive thinking have to be consciously cultivated? Perhaps it is so because many a cherished philosophy has failed to satisfy either the poor or the middle class or even the rich! Therefore, conscious cultivation and nurturing of a positive attitude where one feels that I can do rather than Can I do? is imperative. The significant aspects of this positive thinking is clarity about the goal and playing a positive supportive role for those who seek our help and guidance. Creativity means pro-activity. We have to try to invoke this attitude from within by reinforcing the spiritual dimension which was discussed earlier.
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