Mahabharat is not just an epic of war; it is also a reservoir of deep wisdom. Despite being set in ancient India, its timeless teachings and wisdom are still relevant in the 21st century. Let’s explore a few essential Mahabharat teachings that can help in personal and enterprise growth.
Learn from Experts
tad viddhi praṇipātena
paripraśnena sevayā
upadekṣyanti te jñānaṁ
jñāninas tattva-darśinaḥ
-Mahabharat Bhishma Parva Chapter 28 verse 34/ Bhagavad Gita 4.34
The above verse from the Bhagavad Gita, which is a part of Mahabharat, talks about consulting the expert realised spiritualists for getting spiritual directions in one’s life. A realized spiritualist will guide with his/her knowledge and experience. Consulting fees for the consultation from such a spiritualist are the service rendered to him/her.
In the modern context, we come across various consultation needs like doctors, physiotherapists, psychiatrists, architects, chartered accountants, etc. Sometimes, in order to save some money on their consultation fees, we seek advice by reading some online blogs or by watching YouTube videos. The online content may be of good quality, but it certainly does not replace the requirement of having a one-on-one conversation with some expert, maybe by paying some fee to them. The generic advice available online may solve some generic issues, but to get a cure for some specific problem statement, one has to take a personal appointment with the expert.
Ethics in Leadership
Mahabharat depicts two different models of leadership: Duryodhana’s model and Yudhishtir’s model. While Duryodhana’s model was driven by unethical means, greed, and envy, Yudhishter’s model was driven by humility, transparency, spiritual grounding, accountability, etc. Unethical means can bring us success in the short run, but this success can’t be sustained for a long time, as in the case of Duryodhana, who lost everything, including his life, just because of greed and envy.
In the modern context as well, there have been many big, successful enterprises that have suffered reputational and financial damage with legal issues and employee dissatisfaction because of their short-term greed. So, it is good to side with Yudhishtir’s ethical model for a long, sustainable growth in our personal lives and for our enterprises.
Acceptance of Change and Uncertainty
dehino ’smin yathā dehe
kaumāraṁ yauvanaṁ jarā
tathā dehāntara-prāptir
dhīras tatra na muhyati
-Mahabharat Bhishma Parva Chapter 26 verse 13/ Bhagavad Gita 2.13
The above Bhagavad Gita verse talks about the inevitable change one has to undergo within one’s body from childhood to adulthood to old age.
In Mahabharat, the life of Pandavas depicts cycles of fortunes and hardships. They had a loving mother but envious cousin brothers who tried to poison them and burn them alive. Later, Pandavas had a huge kingdom but lost it in a deceitful game. Later they won back the kingdom but lost many relatives in the war. Thriving through such ups and downs requires resilience and quick adaptability. In the thirteenth year of their banishment, Pandavas had to disguise themselves, and they successfully adapted and disguised themselves.
In the current time, where one’s life is dependent so much on technology and technology is changing so quickly, it is crucial to have resilience and adaptability in our personal lives as well as in the enterprises we own. Company like Blackberry, which was once a mobile giant, has disappeared, and a primarily oil-based compary Reliance, has grown tremendously after launching the Jio mobile network. Blackberry failed to adapt, but Reliance accepted the inevitable changes and adapted itself and timely reoriented its business and is now dominating the market.
The Mahabharata continues to inspire countless individuals, scholars, and leaders, offering timeless lessons that transcend cultural and historical boundaries. By adopting its teachings, we can develop resilience, act ethically, and nurture inner peace amid life’s complexities.
Note: The verse numbers mentioned in this article are as per the Mahabharat published by Gitapress Gorakhpur
Learn from Experts
tad viddhi praṇipātena
paripraśnena sevayā
upadekṣyanti te jñānaṁ
jñāninas tattva-darśinaḥ
-Mahabharat Bhishma Parva Chapter 28 verse 34/ Bhagavad Gita 4.34
The above verse from the Bhagavad Gita, which is a part of Mahabharat, talks about consulting the expert realised spiritualists for getting spiritual directions in one’s life. A realized spiritualist will guide with his/her knowledge and experience. Consulting fees for the consultation from such a spiritualist are the service rendered to him/her.
In the modern context, we come across various consultation needs like doctors, physiotherapists, psychiatrists, architects, chartered accountants, etc. Sometimes, in order to save some money on their consultation fees, we seek advice by reading some online blogs or by watching YouTube videos. The online content may be of good quality, but it certainly does not replace the requirement of having a one-on-one conversation with some expert, maybe by paying some fee to them. The generic advice available online may solve some generic issues, but to get a cure for some specific problem statement, one has to take a personal appointment with the expert.
Ethics in Leadership
Mahabharat depicts two different models of leadership: Duryodhana’s model and Yudhishtir’s model. While Duryodhana’s model was driven by unethical means, greed, and envy, Yudhishter’s model was driven by humility, transparency, spiritual grounding, accountability, etc. Unethical means can bring us success in the short run, but this success can’t be sustained for a long time, as in the case of Duryodhana, who lost everything, including his life, just because of greed and envy.
In the modern context as well, there have been many big, successful enterprises that have suffered reputational and financial damage with legal issues and employee dissatisfaction because of their short-term greed. So, it is good to side with Yudhishtir’s ethical model for a long, sustainable growth in our personal lives and for our enterprises.
Acceptance of Change and Uncertainty
dehino ’smin yathā dehe
kaumāraṁ yauvanaṁ jarā
tathā dehāntara-prāptir
dhīras tatra na muhyati
-Mahabharat Bhishma Parva Chapter 26 verse 13/ Bhagavad Gita 2.13
The above Bhagavad Gita verse talks about the inevitable change one has to undergo within one’s body from childhood to adulthood to old age.
In Mahabharat, the life of Pandavas depicts cycles of fortunes and hardships. They had a loving mother but envious cousin brothers who tried to poison them and burn them alive. Later, Pandavas had a huge kingdom but lost it in a deceitful game. Later they won back the kingdom but lost many relatives in the war. Thriving through such ups and downs requires resilience and quick adaptability. In the thirteenth year of their banishment, Pandavas had to disguise themselves, and they successfully adapted and disguised themselves.
In the current time, where one’s life is dependent so much on technology and technology is changing so quickly, it is crucial to have resilience and adaptability in our personal lives as well as in the enterprises we own. Company like Blackberry, which was once a mobile giant, has disappeared, and a primarily oil-based compary Reliance, has grown tremendously after launching the Jio mobile network. Blackberry failed to adapt, but Reliance accepted the inevitable changes and adapted itself and timely reoriented its business and is now dominating the market.
The Mahabharata continues to inspire countless individuals, scholars, and leaders, offering timeless lessons that transcend cultural and historical boundaries. By adopting its teachings, we can develop resilience, act ethically, and nurture inner peace amid life’s complexities.
Note: The verse numbers mentioned in this article are as per the Mahabharat published by Gitapress Gorakhpur
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