Transformational leadership is a leadership process in which a leader inspires and motivates group members to affect positive change in an organization. Today, on the one hand, we talk about artificial intelligence and software-based decision-making styles, but on the other hand, we are dealing with stress, anger issues, lack of coordination and team spirit. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a good leader and supporter in this artificial world and one of the main reasons is that we have become separated from our foundations, culture, and religion. Our religion, culture, and history provide us with numerous lessons in leadership and strategic management techniques. This chapter aims to highlight leadership lessons with special focus on Shree Bhagwad Gita. The Gita is not a religious book but is widely known and preached by people of all faiths all over the world. The Gita teaches us numerous strategies for managing and controlling emotions in difficult situations.
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The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text that outlines the Hindu way of life, has a reputation for enabling everyone, whether they are an individual or part of a family, to live a fulfilling life. Additionally, the epic has been crucial in ensuring the success of organizations like industry, the state, business, and others. Any profession or organization that wants to embark on a journey towards enduring peace and ongoing development in all spheres of life should definitely look to the Bhagavad Gita (Brown & Moffett, 1999).
The Gita, as the “Song of the Lord,” was revered by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, as a source of inspiration during the Indian freedom movement. He acknowledged the great inspiration he received from the practical approach taken by this devoted work of writing. His kind of leaders and intellects had a similar belief in the wisdom of using the holy book's perceptive approach to pragmatically solve difficulties encountered every day. They voiced their astonishment at the pragmatic strategy espoused by the sacred book (Rao, 2018). The holy book is seen by its adherents as the guiding light that gives them the confidence to deal with everyday difficulties.
The Bhagavad Gita is a model of wisdom and a wealth of knowledge that promotes sound judgment and a deeper comprehension of morality. This epic scripture's characteristic helps people realize their actual potential and makes sure they are conscious of the greater purpose of their existence. Additionally, the openness of this holy scripture has enabled people to understand their success in the most realistic way possible. Nair and Rao (2016) hypothesized that the Bhagavad Gita has been crucial for individuals hoping to thrive in today's fierce competition.
Why Shreemad Bhagwad Gita Is so Valuable Even after 5000 Years?
The Bhagavad Gita is intended for individuals who desire complete clarity. It may seem as though Arjuna was the only one who understood what Krishna said, but that is false. It is meant for all people. When you are confused in your pursuit of the truth, eliminating that confusion can educate everyone.
The Bhagavad Gita has shown to be intriguing to individuals who seek the truth, strive for perfection, and are interested in an all-encompassing science of everything, regardless of caste, creed, religion, or nationality. On the Mahabharata battlefield over 5000 years ago, Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, talked to Arjun about the science of life as it is currently portrayed in this sacred book.
What Gita Taught Us
The Gita gives us a meaning to the life. It demonstrates the value of human life and the fact that God has already provided for all of our needs (as evidenced by the proportion of humans to other living things in your home). Questions like “What is my position” and “What is my relationship with the Supreme?” What is the name of the new online series instead? What will we be doing in five years, or? People seem to be confused and the globe appears to be going through an identity crisis. Since we are naturally happy (Sat chit Ananda), which is our fundamental identity, we seek happiness everywhere.
Because this world is so unexpected and because we are in a prison (the body has conditioned the actual us-spirit soul just as a prisoner is kept behind bars), we must start preparing right away. Therefore, in order to pursue our actual goal of reclaiming our eternal sarape in the spiritual world, we must learn how to detach our attention from transitory objects and attach them to Krishna.
Despite the fact that our nature is eternal and we strive for everlasting satisfaction, we always look for satisfaction in things that are dead or fleeting, such as family and country, but our efforts are ineffective since we never experience permanent bliss. The fundamental source of happiness is selfless love, as evidenced by the fact that a mother can practise loving God even if she doesn't eat anything since she will still be happy to feed her child. If you could love God the same way, life would be complete. As transient labels apply to the body, such as “Hindu,” “Muslim,” “Rich,” “Poor,” “Boy,” and “Girl,” we must begin placing ourselves on a neutral base and approaching situations with objectivity.