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ISOL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

ORGANIZES

VFIM 2012

1st International Conference on

Vedic Foundations of Indian ManagementApril 19-21, 2012

Venue: Yog Gram, Haridwar

Hosted By

University of Patanjali, Haridwar

EVERY DAY DURING APRIL 19 – 21, 2012

6.00 – 7.00 a.m. Yoga7.30 – 8.00 a.m Yagna8.00 – 8.45a.m. Breakfast

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April 19, 2012

Inaugural Ceremony: 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

1. Welcome by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener & Founder ISOL Research Foundation

8 minutes

2. Chanting Vedic Mantras & Lighting the Lamp 5 minutesInaugural Remarks by Prof. J.K.Mitra, Chairperson, ISOL Research Foundation 10 minutes

3. Welcome by Acharya Balkrishnaji, General Secretary, Patanjali Yogpeeth 15 minutes4. Keynote Address by Prof. M.M.Pant, Ex. Pro Vice Chancellor, IGNOU on “The

Evolution of Management: From Ancient Times To The Present And Foreseeable Future"

30 minutes

5. Keynote Address by Prof. Kapil Kapoor on ‘Indian (Vedic) Foundations of Economy: Synthesis of Cultural, Spiritual, Economic and Polical Thought’.

30 minutes

6. Vote of thanks by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener 5 minutesSession Break 11.00-11.15a.m

Special Session on Inter Faith Perspectives on Vedic Literature 11.15- 1.00p.m.Session Chair : Prof. J.K.Mitra, FMS, University of Delhi

1. P.P.Swami Chidanand Saraswati , Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh

2. Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali Yogpeeth

3. Ezekiel Isaac Malekar, Rabbi(Priest) and Honorary Secretary, Judah Hyam Synagogue

4. Sadhavi Bhagwati Saraswati, Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh

5. Dr. A. K. Merchant, National Trustee, Lotus Temple & Baha’i Community, Of India; General Secretary, Temple of Understanding of India

6. Fr Babu Joseph, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, Delhi.Interaction 12.30 –12.45p.m.

7. Release of Conference Proceedings 3 minutes8. Vote of thanks by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener 5 minutes

CONFERENCE LUNCH 1.00-2.00p.m.

Thematic Session – 1: Indian Ethos in Management 2.00 – 3.30p.m.Session Chair: Retd. Brig.Kartar Singh, PVC, University of PatanjaliRapporteur: Ritika Mahajan, DMS, IIT Roorkee

1. Business in Ancient India – Strategies and Structures by P Kanagasabapathi

2. Indian Ethos And Values In Organizations -Lessons from the Terrorist Attack on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai by T.S.Mohan Chandra Lal

3. Management Mantras From Ramayan & Mahabharat by Meena Datta & Rattan Datta

Interaction



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Thematic Session – 2Ancient Techniques of Sustainable Development

2.00 – 3.30p.m.

Session Chair: Dr. Rajat Agarwal, DMS, IIT RoorkeeRapporteur: C.S. Reddy, DMS, IIT Roorkee

1. Interpretation Of An Integrated Framework For The Contents Of Rig Veda, Puranas And Science by C.S.R.Prabhu

2. The Indian System Of Science And Technology: The Key To Humanization And Welfare, Rational Management Practices by Krishna Kumar MB

3. Management Of Biotic Stresses Of Crop Plants Through Vrikshayurveda Techniques by Paras Nath

4. Cultural Diversity and Interdependence by Maureen Kelsey

InteractionTea Break 3.30-3.45p.m.

Paper Reading Session: 1Session Chair: Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, IIM Indore

3.45 – 4.45p.m.

S.No. Paper Title Author1. Indian Ethos and Values in Hospitality Industry of India: Related

contemporary issueKumar Satyam & Annamalai Ku Velu

2. Contribution Of Ethics and Values In Modern Business Era Vipul Chalotra3. The Knowledge of Self Realization from Bhagavat Gita and its

significant to Organizational DevelopmentHemavathy Padmanaban

4. Governance through Dharma for better corporate world: an approach through Indian Vedic Context

A.Lakshmana Rao

5. India’s Emergence as New Economic & Spiritual Super Power – contemplating on the works of Swami Vivekaknda and Dr Abdul Kalam

A.Ramesh

6. Business Ethics and Role of University Education – Guidelines from Indian Ethos

Deepak Anand

7. Philosophical Fundamentals of Indian Theology Priyanka Pandey & Vishvesh8. Ethical Management: Through Ramayana Aparna Sharma9. Ancient (Vedic) Indian Economy : Synthesis of Culture Thought Vandana Rawal

10. Rajnitik Sangathan ka Vikas Surender Bharadwaj11. Sankhya Darshan ki Pracheenta Aur Vigyan Bikshu Manisha Kumari



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Paper Reading Session: 2Session Chair: Dr. Suresh Kalagnanam, Edwards School of Business, Canada

3.45 – 4.45p.m.

S.No. Paper Title Author1. Enhancing Employees competencies through Spiritual Intelligence L.Kanagalakshmi

2. Impact Of Culture And Religious Beliefs On Ancient Indian Economy

Tarsem Lal

3. Lord Krishna As An Od Practitioner In Srimadbhagvad Geeta Swatantra

4. Western Approach – Management Functions – The Bhagavad Gita an Eternal Approach

B.V.N.G. Chandra Sekhar

5. A Study On The Significance Of Chakras For physical and mental fitness

K.Venkatesh, R.Muruganadham, S.Senthilvel & K.Ravichandran

6. Ethical Retailing: Insights from Scriptures R D Sharma & Bodh Raj Sharma

7. The Importance Of Valmiki Ramayana In Indian Culture Sushma

8. Vedic Mathematics- a new mantra for Digital Signal Processing Ashita Brahmwar9. Indian Ethos And Values In Organization Pratap Chandra

10. Vedic Values in Social Organization Sachin Arya11. Vedic Foundations Of Indian Management Arun Sharma

Tea Break 4.45p.m. – 5.30p.m.

Spiritual Musical Evening Followed by Conference Banquet 6.30-8.15p.m.Session Chair: Prof. T.S.Mohan Chandra Lal, IIPM, Chennai

Special Lecture 6.30p.m. – 7.15p.m.Management through Spirituality as Envisaged by Swami Vivekananda by Swami Chinmayanda, Ramkrishna Mission, Kankhal, HaridwarInteraction 7.15-7.30p.m.Bhajan SandhyaBhajan sung by Mr. Sunil Kumar Mukherjee, Ramkrishna Mission, Kankhal, Haridwar

7.30 – 8.15p.m.

Dinner 8.15p.m.-9.30p.m.



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April 20, 2012

Key Note Addresses 9.30-10.30a.m.Role of Moral Values in Ancient Socio-Political System and Its Impact by Prof. G.D.Sharma, Prof. & Head, University of Patanjali, Haridwar

PROUT in Advaitic Socio Spiritual Science of Vedanta by Antarang Anand Yogi, Scholar of PROUT & NEO HUMANISM at Gandhi Vidya Mandir, Sardarshahar, Rajasthan.

Session Chair: Dr. Sudhakar Reddy Kalathuru, Principal, Sri Kalahstiswara Institute of Information and Management SciencesRapporteur: Kumkum Bharati, DMS, IIT Roorkee

Interaction

Thematic Session –3

Managerial Excellence: Insights from Vedic Scriptures

10.30 – 11.45a.m.

Session Chair:Prof. Ravindra Shenoy, Dean – MBA, Alva’s Institute of Engineering & TechnologyRapporteur: Vishnu Nath, DMS, IIT Roorkee

1. Human Excellence: Insights from Yoga Sootras of Patanjali by Pawan Kumar Singh, IIM Indore

2. Gayatri Mantra for Modern Business World by Dr. Sudhakar Reddy Kalathuru

3. Life, Work and Leadership in Ramcharitmanas by G.C.Maheshwari & A.P.Singh

InteractionTea Break 11.45-12.00p.m

Thematic Session –4Managerial Excellence: Insights from Vedic Scriptures

12.00-1.00p.m.

Session Chair:Dr Vinay M Topkar, Professor & Head, Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept.,MumbaiRapporteur: Sanjeev Arora, DMS, IIT Roorkee

1. Management Control in a ‘Spiritually Charged’ Organization by Dr. Suresh Kalagnanam

2. Leading through Compliance to the Universal Laws by Dr. Annabel Droussiotis

3. Revisiting NeGP: eBharath 2020: the proposed future NeGP by Dr. C.S.R.Prabhu

Lunch 1.00-2.00p.m.



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Paper Reading Sessions: 3

Session Chair:Shri A.P.Singh Former Senior Vice-President (HR), Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited & Reliance Industries Limited

2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

S.No. Paper Title Author1. Rethinking Arthasastra: An Approach To Corporate Governance Aggi Anand

2. Personality Management: Lessons from Pancakosha Devalina Saikia & Paritosh Das

3. Organizational Development: Insights from Ramayan and Bhagwat Gita

Susmita Banerjee

4. Management : A Vedic Perspective G. C. Maheshwari & Ramanath Pandey

5. Spiritual Values in Management Nirmala Devi

6. Clothe Production And Business In Vedic Time Period'. KM.Abhaya Raj

7. Ramayana: Ethical And Moral Teachings In The Organizational Context

Damini Saini

8. Serving Bottom of the Pyramid: The Vedic Way Vinay Sharma & Kumkum Bharti

9. Pracheen Bhartiya Rajnatik Chintan Krishan Ram

10. Relevance Of Ancient Economical Strategy In 21st Century (In Context Of Vedic Literature)

Vishvajeet Vidhyalankar

11. Management Tactics in Ramayana for Pros and Cons– An Ethical Approach

Usha Jaiswal & Rudra Bhandari

Paper Reading Sessions: 4 Session Chair:Dr. C.S.R. Prabhu, Deputy Director General, National Informatics Centre, Hyderabad

2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

S.No. Paper Title Author1. Vedic Perspective on Post Graduate Management Education in

IndiaV.K. Nangia, Vinay Sharma & Ritika Mahajan

2. Consolidating Foundations of Economics through Vedic Practices Amit Tewari

3. Dimensions of Work Motivation from Indian Perspective G. Singaiah & D. Bhahat

4. Upnisad Me Atma Ka Satta And Svarup Ashok Kumar



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5. Indian Ethos & Spirituality in the Boardroom: A study of Business Practices in India

Geetika Singh

6. Team building: Vedic and Modern perspectives Seema Gupta

7. Theory of Pancakosha’ – a Model for Management of Human Resources

Surjya Kamal Borah & Shruti Rai

8. Dharmik Chintan Aur Veda Praveen Kumar Dwivedy9. Pracheen Arthvayavastha Kuldeep

10. Ancient Business Strategies In the Context Of Atharvaveda Amal Sarkar11. Yajurved Mein Parivaar Pravandhan Ramchandran

Tea Break 5.30p.m. – 6.00p.m.

Panel Discussion on Universality of Indian Vedic Traditions in Modern Management6.00p.m.-7.00p.m.

Moderated by Shri Rajnikant Verma, Editor India News and Consultant Editor Of NEWSLEAKS

Panelists1. Shri Rahul Dev, CEO, CNEB 3. Dr. Balvir Talwar, AGM, Corporate Planning and Development, BHEL3. Dr. C.P. Trivedi, Former Principal M.J.S.P.G.College, Bhind.4. Shri Rakesh Sharma, LIC, India5. Dr. Annabel Droussiotis, Department of Management and MIS, Cyprus

Interaction 7.00 – 7.30p.m.Dinner 7.30p.m.-9.00p.m.

April 21, 2012

Key Note Address 9.30-10.30a.m.Self Management – The Key to Success: Lessons from Scriptures by Dr. P.K.Srivatsa, Management & Software Consultant, BangaloreSession Chair: Mr. Krishna KumarRapporteur: Anita Sengar, DMS, IIT Roorkee

Interaction



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Thematic Session – 5: Leadership & Management 10.30 - 11.30a.m.Session Chair:Dr. Paras Nath, Dean,Department of Entomology & Agricultural Zoology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi

Rapporteur: Neha Agarwal, COER - School of Management

1. Spiritual Leadership Shaped as Per the Ancient Wisdom in Bhagwad Gita by Dr. Guda Surya Prakash Rao & Dr. Madhusudan Prasad Varanasi

2. Mahabharata as a Resource of Management Science by Prof. Ravindra Shenoy

3. Motivation - Insights from Vedic Hymn by Dr. Balvir Talwar4. Vedic Management by S.P.Tayal

Interaction

Tea Break 11.30-11.45a.m.

Thematic Session – 5: Spirituality at Workplace 11.45 – 1.15p.mSession Chair: Prof. T.S.Mohan Chandra Lal, IIPM, ChennaiRapporteur: Ramanath Pandey, Oriental Institute of the M.S. University of Baroda

1. Leadership Principles Insights from Ramayana And Mahabharata by Dr Vinay M Topkar

2. Vedic Cornerstones for Work-Life Balance by Dr. A.V.Rajagopalan

3. Indian Spirituality for Meaningful Organizational Performance: A Proposed Holistic Model by Dr. J. K. Sharma

4. Relevance of Spirituality in Workplace by Prof.S.N. Pathi & Pintu Mahakul

Interaction

Lunch 1.15 – 2.00p.m.



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Paper Reading Sessions: 5 Session Chair:Dr. Balvir Talwar, AGM, BHEL, Delhi

2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

S.No. Paper Title Author1. The Education System Of Mahabharat Period - Its Importance In

Present TimePragati Tiwari

2. Old Truth in a New ManagementConcept: A Vedic Perspective"

Manoj Kumar Jha & Hemant Kumar Jha

3. Kautilya's Arthashastra ….much beyond economics- Relevance for business leaders

Sita Mishra

4. Vedic principles for Wealth Management Practices T.Ganesan

5. Rural Marketing: A Vedic Critique Anita Sengar

6. Vedic Period :The Golden Age Of Women Chanda Kumari

7. Basic Considerations On Indian Values In Management Rajib Chakravorty

8. Assessment Of Characters Of The Divine Book Bhagvad Gita Amit Mittal

9. Relevance Of Vedic Socialism In 21st Century Sitakant Naik10. Organizational Development: Insight From Bhagvadgita Sushil Kumar11. Bhagwat Gita aur Dhammapada mein Mansik Chikitsa Anil Kumar

Paper Reading Sessions: 6Session Chair:Dr. J.K.Sharma, Head-CRM,Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Limited

2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

S.No. Paper Title Author1. Labour and Wages in Ancient Indian Economy Pratibha Goyal, Mini Goyal &

Shailja Goyal

2. Governance in Ancient India Ramanath Pandey

3. Value Based Strategic Management: Some Insights from Vedic Foundation

Sanjeev Arora

4. Mahabharata in context of Modern Management Ashish Pratap Singh & Sunil Kumar Jha

5. Lessons for handling People from Vedantic Philosophy Neetu Jain

6. Vedanta and the Art of Successful Management Vidhu Gaur & Karanam Nagaraja Rao

7. Stress Management Through Sahajayoga Meditation Sakshi Sharma

8. Financial Management: Some Insights from Indian Heritage Payal Agarawal & Neha Agarwal

9. Pracheen Bharat mein Arthik Vichaar: Rigved ke sandarv mein Arun Kumar10. Prachin Bhartiya Rajnaitik Chintan Krishna Ram11. Relevance of Vedic Spiritualism in Social Management Harish Kumar



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Valedictory Ceremony: 3.30p.m. – 5.30p.m.

Welcome by Dr. J.L.Raina, Chairman, ISOL Foundation Board of Governors 3.30p.m. – 3.40p.m

Summing up by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener & Founder ISOL Research Foundation

3.40 – 4.00p.m.

Valedictory Lecture by Dr. Surendra Pathak Professor and Head of the Department,ChetnaVikas Mulya Shiksha, and Director Research, IASE Deemed University, Gandhi Vidya Mandir,Rajasthan - Co-Existential System Of Management A New Alternative

4.00-4.25p.m

Lecture by “Guest of Honour” by Shri S.N.Sahu, Joint Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India – Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda’s Worldview in the Context of Managing Business

4.25-4.50 p.m.

Presidential Lecture by Prof. Pritam Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological University (Formerly Delhi College of Engineering), Delhi - Ethical and Professional Moral Foundation of Ancient India's Economic and Governance System.

4.50 – 5.15p.m.

Announcement of VFIM 2013 5.15 – 5.18p.m

Note of Gratitude by Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener 5.18 – 5.30p.m.

Hi Tea 5.30-6.00p.m.

