Is an ancient Sanskrit epic written by Hindu Sage Valmiki Rama, the avatar of Lord Vishnu, is the main character

in the book In English Ramayana means Ramas journey The book dictates Rama as the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king/

 Is an ancient Sanskrit epic written by Lord Ganesha narrated by Ved Vyasa Besides its epic narrative of the fates of the Kauravas and the Pandavas, it contains the four "goals of life" or purusharthas These goals are enumerated as dharma (right action), artha (purpose), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation). The book narrates how Lord Krishna effective led the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra

 The Bhagavad-Gita was given on the battlefield before the commencement of the war. The battlefield represent our body where an unending battle is raging between the forces of good and evil. It is a sermon given by Sri Krishna to Arjuna regarding the correct technique of life. It has been highly praised not only by prominent Indians such as Mohandas Gandhi but also by Aldous Huxley, Henry David, Albert Einstein, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carl Jung, and Herman Hesse.

Leadership
Leadership is an art (not science) of influencing, motivating, inspiring, and transforming people towards achieving organizational goals. The leader is the most important element in leadership.

Rama as a Transformational Leader

Traits of a Transformational Leader

1. Transformational leaders are visionaries - Sri
Rama created future vision for Ayodhya and the vision was clearly communicated to the people of Ayodhya before leaving to the forest.

2. Transformational leaders are change agents Sri Rama changed the kingship of Kiskhinda from Vali to Sugriva and the kingship of Lanka.

3. Transformational leaders - are courageous people. Sri Rama was firm and brave to take all the risk to
protect the words his father (King Dasaratha) gave to Kaikeyi

4. Transformational leaders believe in people Sri Rama had complete trust and belief in Sugriva to recover Sita.

5. Transformational leaders are value driven - Sri

Rama, never deviated or deviates from the words he had and has given.

6. Transformational leaders are life long learners - Sri Rama, a perfect example of life of learner. 7. Transformational leaders have the ability to deal with complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty - Sri Rama had to make the painful decision to banish Sita
from Ayodhya.

The Four Dimensions of Transformational Leadership

Idealized Influence (II) - the people of Ayodhya were full of loyalty and adoration to Sri Rama, which resulted them to follow him (Sri Rama) and to request Sri Rama to return to their kingdom (Ayodhya).

Inspirational Motivation (IM) - Hanuman crossed the ocean to Lanka and found Sita. Sri Rama also exhibited inspirational motivation to the vanaras in the construction of the bridge to Lanka.

Individualized Consideration (IC) - it is my vow to provide shelter and protection to any living entity from fear, even if Ravana comes for protection, he (Sri Rama) will give protection.

Intellectual Stimulation (IS) - The intellectual stimulation provided by Sri Rama forced Bharata to think and rethink some of the ideas that he never questioned before.

Sri Rama exhibits inspirational motivation to the vanaras (monkeys) in the construction of the bridge to Lanka

Krishna as a Transformational Leader

Traits of a Transformational Leader

1. Transformational leaders have ability to motivate others- on Arjun losing determination on the
battlefield, Sri Krishna motivated him to do his duty by his speech later named Bhagwad Gita. Arjun recovered and decided to fight. Sri Krishna focused on the internal (intrinsic) motivation more than external (extrinsic) motivation.

2. Transformational leaders are true mentors- Sri

Krishna truly developed and guided Arjuna and the Pandavas not only as a teacher but also as a friend. Knowing Arjuns knowledge and skills, he effectively helped channelize it in the war.

 3. Transformational leaders - are change agents.

When Krishna asked Arjuna and Duryodhana to choose between him and his army, the choice was,between a Leader and his Resources. While a Good Leader can gain from limited resources, a Bad Leader will loose even with vast resources. Thus Sri Krishna proved to be an effective leader to bought about the change

4. Transformational leaders build effective strategies - Pandavas and Kauravas had soldiers in the
ratio of 7:11. The fact that Pandavas won the battle proves that Krishna was successful not only in buiding stretegies but in implementing them to achieve success.

The Four Dimensions of Transformational Leadership

Idealized Influence (II) - Krishna, needs nothing and
has nothing to obtain, yet he still does not give up action and does his duty to set an example to others so that people can follow his path. HE explains that he need not indulge in Kurukshetra but does so, so that people can learn the right path

Inspirational Motivation (IM) - By explaining to Arjuna that following Dharma and doing his duty in a spiritual frame of mind, free from desire, attachment, and mental grief, he truly motivated Arjun. He also motivated the other pandavas and the warriors. His leadership proved beneficial for future warfare's as well.

 Individualized Consideration (IC) -we see Krishna addressing Arjunas that given his background as a warrior prince, cannot shirk from a battle that is just and righteous. The words used are meant to remind Arjuna that his people are depending on him to protect them from harm, and if Arjuna now retreats, there will be chaos and very serious consequences undermining his past achievements, reputation, and hindering his future potential and growth as a warrior and a person. Intellectual Stimulation (IS) - Another component of transformational leadership is for the leader to open the followers up to new ideas and different ways of understanding so the followers can integrate this new knowledge into their behaviour and actions. Krishna demonstrates this approach when he explains to Arjuna the nature of life and death of the body and the eternal nature of the Atma

Difference between Rama & Krishna

Valmikis Rama represents idealism and Ved Vyas Krishna, realism. Rama is a character. Krishna is an actor; he involves himself without being involved.

Krishna is seen as a catalyst energising others into action. He refuses to limit his life with ideas and ideals. For him life is larger than all ideas and ideals put together. They are for life; life is not for them.
Rama is seen as the best and ideal man wheras Krishna is a leader with grey shades, having good qualities and bad qualities. Therefore, more relatable.

 Rama is a doer; he acts for his ideals and is therefore called marayada purshottam. Krishna on the other hand, is an incomparable actor; he turns the whole world into his stage. He plays a friend and a foe without being involved in friendship and enmity. Krishna is called leela-purshottam. Krishnas whole life is like an open book. He wears no mask. Whatever he is, he is. He doesnt deny anything; he is transparent. Its true that life is full of contradictions and absurdities. To Krishna all that doesnt justify escapism. He does what is situationally appropriate. Thus, Krishna was a Situational Leader

 Ramas emotional quotient is very high and derived from his love towards his parents, brothers, wife, friends and his subjects. Rama stays attached to his family and their memories when they are no longer with him. Krishnas approach is much different than Rama. Krishna derives his high emotional quotient from detachment. While fully enjoying the company of his parents, wives, brother and friends, he is absolutely detached from them all
Rama and Krishna both had righteousness / dharma as their core value, they differed in their approach. While Rama established dharma by setting a model for generations to come, by living his life by dharma, Krishna sought out adharma, destroyed it and established dharma.