Indians have been the temple of knowledge from time immemorial, it has been only in the recent past (around 500 years) that we have forgotten our routes and aped the west to such an extent that we today believe they are better off at science and management that us. I don't intend to have a post on that at the moment as it would make a diversion from what I really want to do - review this awesome book. Its a translation of the the English book - wirtten by Dr Devdat Patnaik.
"PuranagaLalli Management" - meaning Managament in the Purana's is a Kannada book by Sri B R Ravindranath. The book as the title suggest sight some of the key learnings that one could pick from the Purana - the books that state numerous stories. Though this book gives as much knowledge as possible in its 18 chapter with some amalgamation of cases in the chapter it looks like there is much more one could look out for in terms of management from these books. None the less these lessons here are worth a note. The
In the chapters the author Sri Ravirndanath gets out most of the dilemma that the modern manager/leader has to face.
1. How important are rules and regulations/discipline - where should one draw the line?
2. The possible meaning behind the incarnations of Lord Vishnu & the significance to the pictorial depictions of the lord.
3. The priority that Indian's attach to the verbal communication over other means.
4. How to frame rules and when to start amending them to the betterment of purpose.
5. The rule of nature vs the thought process of humans
6. The fear of a leader and the failure of execution
7. Importance of sabbatical to prepare for the larger challenges of life.
8. There are no right answers they are all situational (so make your choices based on the situation)
9. Dominance of mental power over physical power
10. Delegation and its effective skills
11. Importance of recruitment and induction
12. Knowledge management & its significance
13. Keep your eyes on the purpose don't be derailed by insignificant distractions
14. Every action has both direct and indirect benefits - focus on the over all enhancement not short term, that would stand in good stead.
15. Standardization or Variation - make the balance carefully
16. Significance of being human in approach.
17. Avoid options which lead you to a confusing state.
18. There is more to what you see - be empathetical
As I said more, just these points I listed down won't limit our understanding - there more... its time we explore and understand the significance of these.
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