Jain Journal 2002 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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Smt. Lata Bothra : Mahabira's vision on Business management, when renowned psychologists are consulted, their first advice is to have a restricted sensuous life in order to be an ideal manager. In this regard, sexual harassment of the weaker sex has been put to force, in the management sector, to curb their aggravation. This is a beneficial warning for adopting the law of Brahmacharya, the principle of conduct of Bhagwan Mahavir, to ensure a fine existence.
In the management of organization, evaluation of the dimension of time is of special importance as it helps in being aware of how to use time constructively every moment. According to Mahavir's law, this awareness allows the body and mind to reach to its maximum peak and achieve success in any field. By eating wholesome food regularly a large amount of energy is acquired for carrying out daily activities. By using right judgement to create a team of intelligent assistants for successful management. These were some of the laws taught by Lord Mahavit, 2600 years ago, for creating rapid awareness amongst the mass with the help of meditation and renunciation. He could foresee all these requirements at that time and for this purpose he not only taught the art of civil conduct but also upheld and advocated it in the form of essential duty and presented it to the world.
In every age a radical belief brings about a change in the system, which in turn is revolted. But when these ground-breaking ideas are tried and tested successfully, suddenly there are hoards of claimants. In the last 2600 years we have seen the rise and fall of such revolutionary views. These principles of Lord Mahavir have proved to be so true even today, not only culturally, but also in the corporate world of business and management. It is the duty of today's generation and carry out further research with dedication to overcome worldly problems. 'Satyam' (truth), Shivam (excellence), Sundaram (beauty)' are not just idealistic words. For the management of business, trade and also nations, this is an excellent quality to learn, for besides achieving acknowledgment in this life it is even beneficial for the soul eternally, by observing these same principles. With determination and honesty and the help of these principles anyone who is in charge of business and trade can also achieve liberty through the soul. This is one objective, indicated by Mahavir, which is undoubtedly not taught anywhere else.