Relevance of the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings on ethical leadership in modern corporate governance

Abstract

Bhagavad Gita is a classic philosophical and spiritual work containing excellent information about ethical leadership that is very applicable in contemporary business management. In the modern dynamic business world, where ethical dilemmas, stakeholder issues and management problems are rife, The Gita teachings can offer a sense of responsibility in decision making. In the principles of Nishkama Karma (selfless action), Dharma (duty) and Samabhava (equanimity), the corporate leaders have moral toughness, ethical uprightness and moral responsibility. The Gita proposes leadership based on long-term material success by the pragmatic measure of material achievement and moral duty. It provides information about short-term study of the organisation, which studies the influence of the Gita on the corporate governance, stress and tension. Utilising these universal truths to current processes, leaders can create winning plans, inspire their groups and establish corporate compass. Conclusions on organising Gita can be applied to contemporary issues in management and provide detailed guidance to focus on career and personal development.