The Bhagavad Gita touches upon this facet of our professional and personal lives as follows:
कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिमास्थिता जनकादय: |
लोकसंग्रहमेवापि सम्पश्यन्कर्तुमर्हसि || 3.20||
By action only, indeed, Janaka and others gained perfection. Moreover, even looking to the welfare of the world, you should perform action.
We could interpret the term ‘welfare of the world’ in different ways. Sustainability and care for the environment and for local communities is one way. Running operations without being prejudiced about caste, colour, sex, or creed could be another way. Ensuring that the package disparity between different levels in the organisation is kept in check is yet another way. Living by setting good examples for others is one more way.
Dr Verghese Kurien, the person responsible for the White Revolution of India, lived a life which did not involve giving up worldly pleasures; yet, he practised a philosophy of ‘living for others.’ In his biography, he states that:
…but if you work for others, there is a deeper sense of fulfilment, and if things are handled well, the money too is more than adequate.
As stated by Dr Kurien, actions which benefit others lead to happiness within.
(An excerpt from my latest book, ‘Bhagavad Gita’s Guide to Corporate Dharma.’)
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