Relevance of Upanishads in Corporate Management and Governance

Abstract

Upanishads are the quintessential essence of the Vedas. They are at the very roots of Indian Knowledge System and in the list of prominent scriptures, Upanishads are amongst the most profound scriptures and are highly relevant today with a rider. Upanishads need to be interpreted in modern context without diluting its profundity. This article examines the relevance of lessons from Upanishads in context of governance and various level of activities in the field of corporate management viz. managing self and other individuals, managing team, managing organisation through exalted touch of leadership, and managing larger cause of humanity without losing sight of spiritual growth of self and others. For relevant elaborations, in the beginning of the article, the Vedas have also been referred to sparingly, as the Vedas are the original sources of the Upanishads.