Employee Motivation: A Powerful Model (Philosophies of Shrimad Bhagvad Gita and Valmiki Ramayana)

Ms. Ruhee Singh

doi:https://doi.org/10.51976/gla.prastuti.v1i1.111203

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Employee Motivation: A Powerful Model (Philosophies of Shrimad Bhagvad Gita and Valmiki Ramayana)

Ruhee Singh

https://doi.org/10.51976/gla.prastuti.v1i1.111203

Published Online: July 05, 2012

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Saha Yajnah Praja Sarstva Puro Vacha Praja Patin Anena Prasavisya Dhvam Eso Vo Ast – Vista Kama Dhuk (Srimad Bhagvad Gita, Chapter Three, Verse 10)

(The prajapati, the creator, having in the beginning of creation created mankind, together with sacrifice and mutual help they would grow, prosper and multiply)

Purpose: This study seeks to focus on the teachings of Lord Krishna and Shri Ram which were simple yet so meaningful and could be implemented by contemporary managers and leaders for motivating their employees and followers.

Design/methodology/approach: Few Kands from Valmiki Ramayana, chapters from Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta and their relevance for the growth of modern management have been discussed. Also, the characteristics of Shri Ram and Lord Krishna are highlighted and compared with the contemporary Human Resource Practices. The study not only tries to highlight the ways that were used by Lord Krishna to motivate Arjuna but also explores Shri Ram’s quality of motivating rishis, sages and small animals that later helped him in building the Sri Ram Sethu.

Findings: Ancient philosophies and literature, somewhere, hold strong meanings and solutions to the various modern problems, if understood and implemented properly.

Originality/value: This study could help not only the Indian leaders or managers but also universally, the people who are dealing with issues of lack of motivation in their employees or followers.

Keywords

Motivation, Human Resource Practices, Ancient Philosophies, Lord Krishna, Arjuna and Shri Ram.

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