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Essence of Ramayana

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Written by Valmiki Ramayana means March of Rama. Dashratha, King of Ayodhya (devoid of conflict),where conflict has ended. 3 wives (Kaushalya, Kaikeyi & Sumitra). Rama Parmatma, pure light of consciousness, the self. Sita Jivatma, the mind. Daughter of King Janaka (King of Mithila)& Queen Sunayna. Found Sita while ploughing the land(Mother Earth).

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Lanka the body. Ravana Rajas Guna(lust & passion)Tapas, Rakshasa (Egoism). Vibhishana Suttwa Guna(Goodness) means intellect. Kumbhakarana Tamas Guna(darkness, malice). Hanuman the Guru or divine teacher. Monkey has 2 qualities Asthiratwa & Chanchalatwa (Instability & Restlessness) Sugreeva Greeva means Reins & Sugreeva means wellreined, well-controlled (later became king of Kishkindha)

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Ramayana teaches the importance of human values. DHARMA (code of conduct) pertaining to individual, family & society. Truth & Belief in God (within us). Respect towards elders & Guru(teacher). Brotherhood. Unity (do not hate anybody or develop ill feeling towards others). Teamwork & Determination. Sincerity and devotion. Lead life with courage & face challenges with strong mind. Love is God; God is love. So, live in love(God Is true friend).

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Management by values: an essential requisite for todays global scenario .Explain ?

Broadly speaking management is defined by five functions. Planning Organizing Leading Controlling Coordinating Way before the modern day management gurus gave their theories, principles and concepts of management the great writers like Tulsidas, Valmiki etc had explained them in the ancient Hindu epics. If one studies these mythological books, then one can easily make out about the various management lessons which are taught in them. Every incidence teaches us a new lesson and in itself is a classic example of putting management at its best use and getting the work done.

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A Premium on Values Leadership Traits High on Motivation Mergers and Alliances Leaving the Comfort Zone Team work Concern for Environment Dependence on Yes-men! Innovation Loyalty & Devotion

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How can we apply these values to build great teams?

Have right persons assigned for the right task

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Team force Monkeys divided to search for Sita Ram knew that Hanuman could do it, so gave him a ring Ram told him to show his powers to Ravana Then Hanuman succeeded in searching Sita He showed his powers by burning Lanka After knowing this, Ram himself embraced him All monkeys supported Ram for the fight

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Values learned from Ramayan Right person should be appointed for the right work. Like Hanuman was appointed to search for Sita because Sita recognized him and he also recognized her. Hanuman was the only monkey who could fly. Never let your secrets leak. Like in Ramayan, Vibhishan told the secret of Ravans death to Ram. Ravan lost his confidant to Ram and therefore he was defeated.

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Art of turning enemies into friend should be learned. Like Ramayan when Vibhishan met Ram he was treated well and when Ravan has sent his spies after Ram they were not killed by Ram or his army. In fact when they reported about Ram they praised him which was demoralizing for Ravan. Optimism and confidence are very important. Ram was always optimistic that he will be able to find Sita. This was a great motivation for Rams army. Members of the team should be strong, trustworthy and fearsome. Rams army was full of people who were trustworthy like Laxman, Hanuman and whole monkey army One should never underestimate anyone. Like Ravan underestimated Hanuman and let him go back. He thought that two young prince of Ayodhya will not be able to defeat hm. But he was proved wrong and it is greatest epic of the man kind.

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How can we eradicate social issues from the society?

Aahuh Satyam Hi Paramam Dharmam Dharmavido Janaah

Truth is the highest dharma and should always be followed .

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Focus Love for parents. Promises should be valued. The importance of fighting atrocity against women. Divinely love transcends all barriers of caste & creed.

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Present status of women mentioned in various scripture and compare with todays scenario. Sita (also spelled Seeta or Seetha meaning "furrow") is the central female character of the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is the consort of the Hindu god Rama (avatar of Vishnu) and is an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and wife of Vishnu. She is esteemed as a standard-setter for wifely and womanly virtues for all Hindu women. Sita is known for her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage and purity.

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Woman is the main basis on which the concept of society and culture rest. The characters are drawn from all section of the society. There is on one hand, the wifehood and generous motherhood of kausalaya and on the other hand, the dominating wifehood of kaikey who is proud of her beauty and her motherhood. There is the tender feeling of dedication of sita and the kastriyas quality of sumitra who is like a lioness. There is manthara motivated by selfish consideration and sabari engaged in the process of self-upliftment. This diversity of life situation gives varied dimensions to the different character of this epic ramayana.

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Women plays a important role in entire course of events. The social and racial life is depicted in ramayana is in accordance with the position of women in those days. Sita, Kausalya, Sumitra, Sabari, Mandodari etc. are the women characters in whom universal and perennial ideal values are embodied. They remain unmoved in their faith in order to uphold the ideal of life despite all the sufferings and hardships they have to undergo. In the present scenario, there is predominance of weakness and incompleteness and comforts and convenience of the physical world and individual selfishness and love and hate.

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How to manage conflict and stress by practicing values of Ramayana ?

Sitas Agnipariksha: 1. Shri Ram prioritized his duty over his love. 2. Shri Ram carry on the hardest of pains, ultimately establishing himself as a virtuous son, king, and brother. 3. To undo the damage to the Raghukul reputation, Shri Ram chose to banish The pregnant Mata Sita. 4. Alone, She endured wild animals until she founds shelter in the hermitage of Rishi Valmiki, where her twins were born. 5. Mata Sita invoked her mother Bhumi,(Earth) to take her in, if she were always faithful to her husband

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How to manage conflicts ?

Confident Broad minded Responsible Bold

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Management of conflicts and stress

Self Awareness:- Pinpoint your weakness and dont afraid to talk about them Self Regulation:- Control your Impulses and channel them for good purposes. Motivation:- Have passion for achievements Empathy:- Take other peoples feelings into account while making decisions.

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Management by values and essentials values for todays global scenario. Insufficient resources, dangerous opponent-how to cope up? Such situations always arise during our day to day life. We need team Force, Drive, Determination and Intelligence to accomplish our goals. Daemons tried their best to defeat Ram. Meghnad managed to make Ram cry. Rams tears Demoralized the monkeys. Still monkeys never lost their confidence.

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Building effective teams

Monkeys divided in strategic teams to search for Sita. Hanuman was asked to show his powers to Ravana. Hanuman showed his powers by burning Lanka. All monkeys supported Ram for the fight.

Key learning of Ramayana. Amity Business School

Relationship between Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The importance of one man being wedded to only one wife. Adherence to truth and the need to honour one's word. Respecting father's word of Honour. The futility of listening to vicious counselling. Not accepting any booty coming in unjust way.

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The futility of getting swayed by dubious attractions. The importance of humility as a great virtue. The greatness of true friendship. Showing mercy even to the enemy.

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