ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 03

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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v. Staff members like sthavirs for administrator work, gani being the technical experts to support implementation decisions of ācārya and observe the progress of the member monks. Selection to a post was as per the laid out code of conduct. Only ācārya was authorised to select and initiate an individual to different categories. JainStory literature: Prathamanuyoga forms a good basis to offer casestudies to support sound O & M principle of encouraging individuals to attain excellence (liberation or BLISS). vi. Discipline: Dasavakalika and Uttaradhyayana-sūtras start with the discipline for the disciples in clear terms. It includes the rules to be observed by individuals in the company of higher ups, amongst themselves etc. Humility was a virtue and often referred as discipline also. Mahāvīra preached self discipline best as against to be disciplined by others. The words most commonly found are sāraṇā to remind about carelessness i.e. to be cautious and vāraṇā or to give up undesirable conduct. Mahāvīra often used the word icchākāra or as you wish rather than give orders to anyone. Similarly we find examples for punishments like disobedience (Anujñā) in the form of observing silence, and social boycott i.e. ignore and encouragement through praise.
• An excellent way of self correction is the concept of pratikramana or self criticism or review of day's working, repentance or präyscitta or taking corrective measures for the wrongs done. (Similar to management audit /statutory audit and reporting etc.)
Applications of Ahimsa in management and organization
Compassion means concern and actions for enhancing the welfare of others. The Jain views are indicated by 'Live and let live, Living beings help each other'13. Even though we are all interested in our wellness first, yet my own wellness is related to the wellness of others (family, community, nation and eco-system for existence in society and department/unit, corporation, stakeholders and eco system for our professional engagements in business and social organizations) around me.
✓ Equanimity translated as equal opportunities (training, work assignments. standard evaluation criterion, pay according to the job description etc) to all for growth/performance regardless of gender/race etc. We see laws enacted by the governments to this effect. Non discrimination amongst employees and promotion/
13 Parasprograhojivānām, Tattvärtha Sutra by Umäsvāmi, sūtra V.21
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