Management lesson from lord krishna

Shipra Tripathi Prateeksha Pandey

Deepak Agarwal SRMSCET

QUALITY OF LORD KRISHNA Quality # 1: Simplicity Simplicity was his great friendship with Sudama – a

poor Brahmin whom he remembered even as a king.

Quality # 2: Mr Dependable-- A friend in need He showed the people how to fight injustice and

perform their duty. He was always willing to do everything for his bhakthas and followers. As a dependable friend, he helped his friend Sudama to overcome his penury and helped Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas, who had immense faith in him.

Quality # 3: Ocean of knowledge Lord Krishna is regarded as "Solah Kala

Sampoorna” and “Poorna Purushottam”. He gave lessons to Narada in the art of playing the Vina. His flute thrilled the hearts of the Gopis and made all the cows gather at one place.

Quality # 4: Role in Mahabharata Lord Krishna shall always be remembered

for his role played in the epic battle fought between Pandavas and Kauravas in Kurukshetra.

• Quality # 5: Philosophy of Karma As the divine messenger Lord Krishna stressed on the

importance of Dharma (Righteousness) and good Karma (Deeds) as a way to attain Moksha (salvation). According to him joy, sorrow, grief, happiness are all maya (illusion); and only the love between God and the devotee is real.

• Quality # 6: As Guru/ Teacher as well as Student 

The most spectacular aspect of his personality is his role as a student and a Guru or teacher. Lord Krishna and Balrama mastered 64 sciences and arts in 64 days just by hearing everything once from Rishi Sandipani. As a teacher Lord Krishna taught the supreme truths of Yoga, Bhakti and Vedanta to Arjuna and Uddhava.

Quality # 7: Tactful Communicator Pandavas in the court of Kauravas he uses his

communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills to avoid war. But, deep inside his heart he wants the war to happen so that good can prevail over evil thus uses propaganda skills to make Duryodhana afraid of the Pandava’s strength and fighting skills.

Quality # 8: As a Manager & Leader He essence of Management – the art of getting

things done through people, efficiently and effectively. When it comes to that Lord Krishna comes out as one of the greatest Manager, the greatest planner and crisis Manager of all times.  He is a master strategist and tactful leader adopting who adopts different leadership styles according to situation and people he has to deal with.

PEARL OF WISDOM

When Arjun saw his friend and relatives, he was de-motivated. Shri Krishna played a role of teacher, management trainer, friend to revive Arjuna’s motivation.

STICK ON GOAL

Krishna had three clear cut goals that he followed and achieved 100% target. paritrayana sadhunam ------ welfare for

saints. vinashaya dushkritaam ----- destroy

evil. dharmasansthapanaay sambhvani

yuge yuge -------- to establish and strengthen religion in every era.

Manager should use their intelligence to control the mind (the driving instrument). They should not let the mind to be controlled by the senses.

Bhagavad Gita And Managerial Effectiveness

• Utilization of Available Resources• Attitude Towards Work• Work culture.