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16 July 2026

Bhagavad Gita principles in modern management

The principles of the Bhagavad Gita provide valuable ethical frameworks and philosophical context that can be used to enrich answers in GS4 ethics case studies or theoretical questions regarding leadership and emotional intelligence.

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Notes

  • The Bhagavad Gita offers a framework for leadership and decision-making under high-pressure environments.
  • Chapter XV, Verse 5 provides five principles for maintaining clarity and inner freedom while pursuing professional goals.
  • Nirmana moha: Freedom from pride and illusion; decisions should be based on data rather than ego or past success.
  • Jita sanga dosha: Conquering attachment; focus on the mission rather than being addicted to specific outcomes or results.
  • Adhyatma-nitya: Anchoring in purpose; understanding the deeper 'why' behind actions beyond financial or social rewards.
  • Vinivritta-kamah: Freedom from compulsive craving; distinguishing between healthy ambition and distracting, burnout-inducing cravings.
  • Dvandvair vimuktah sukha-dukha-samjnaih: Rising above pairs of opposites like success/failure and praise/criticism to avoid reactive leadership.

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  1. Discuss the relevance of Bhagavad Gita's principles in fostering ethical leadership and emotional intelligence in modern corporate governance. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of the Bhagavad Gita's principles for management, what does the term 'nirmana moha' signify?

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