Lessons of Management
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The document summarizes lessons on management that can be learned from the Mahabharata epic. It discusses how the Pandavas, despite starting with weaknesses, were able to turn things around by turning weaknesses into strengths, making powerful allies, having the right strategy and leadership, and working as a cohesive team. In contrast, the Kauravas lacked strong allies, shared leadership, teamwork and proper strategy. Through proper management of resources and people, the Pandavas were ultimately able to defeat the Kauravas in the great Kurukshetra war.
Lessons of Management
- 2. FACTS Mahabharatha is the longest sanskrit epic till date. Origin of the epic probably fall between 8th and 9th century B.C. It contains almost 1 lakh shlokas and is almost 4 times larger than RAMAYANA. It is believed to be narrated by maharshi Vyasa to lord Ganesha ,who wrote it down.
- 4. MAHABHARATHA IN BRIEF Pandavas and Kauravas were the sons of the brothers ,Pandu Maharaj & Drutarashtra. Kauravas being greedy about kingdom ,with the help of Shakuni won the game of dice and sent Pandavas for 14 years of Vanavas and 1 year of Agnyatavas. After completing it,Pandavas were not given their Kingdom back and were asked to fight for it. Pandavas sought the help of lord Krishna, whereas Kauravas concentrated on strengthening their arsenal The battle lasted for 18 days, and Pandavas wisely
- 5. SO HOW ACTUALLY DID PANDAVAS “MANAGED” TO WIN THE WAR??
- 6. LESSONS Turn your weaknesses into strengths. Turn enemies into allies. Share your responsibilities. Team works scores over Individual Effort. The right man for the right job. Right strategies at right time. Know your enemy/challenges. Exploit its weaknesses. Take calculated risks. Empower Women:The Gender Balance is required for stability and administration.
- 7. TURN YOUR WEAKNESS INTOYOUR STRENGTH Pandavas : Though in exile they turned their attention to improving over their weakness Arjuna set out on a mission to acquires Divya- astras. Bhima met his brother Hanuman and got a blessing of enhanced strength. Kauravas : Karna went on a country-wide military mission, subdued the different kingdoms and acquired wealth. But it meant a loss in terms of both men and money and creation of new enemies.
- 8. MAKE POWERFUL ALLIES Pandavas : No wealth. No power of their own. But powerful allies all over India. Panchala through Marriage with Darupadi. Dwaraka through marriage with Arjuna and Subhadra. Magadha through marriage of Shadeva and Vijaya. Chedi through marriage of Nakula and Karenmayi. Kekaya through marriage of Yudhisthira and Devika. Matsya through marriage of Abhimanyu and Uttara. The Rakshasas through marriage of Bhima and Hidimba. The Nagas through marriage of Arjuna and Uloopi. Kauravas : Centralized power system. The greatest empire of the time. But not many powerful allies, except from old relations from far off places like Gandhara (Shakuni), Sindhu (Jayadrath) and Kambodia (Camboja - Bhagadutt)
- 9. INDIVIDUAL MOTIVES--GET THE RIGHT MEN FOR THE RIGHT JOB Pandavas : Common goal. But the individuals had their individual targets. Their own agenda, which just became one with the teams’ agenda. Yudishtira : Drona. Shikhandi : Bhishma. Arjuna – Karna. Bhima – Duriyodhana and his brothers. Nakula –Karna’s sons. Kauravas : Except for Duriyodhana nobody wanted the War. All the 4 main generals had strong ties with the Pandavas. Bhishma (grand childern) – Wont kill the pandavas. Will kill a thousand soldiers each day. Drona (students) – Wont kill the Pandavas. Will capture them only. Karna (brother to the Pandavas) : Promised not to kill any of the other Pandavas, save Arjuna. A Team of Traitors.
- 10. RIGHT STRATEGY AT RIGHT TIME Pandavas: Pandavas planned to have Lord Krishna on their side knowing that having him is almost winning half the war. Killing Bheeshma using transexuality of Shikhandi. Kauravas: No such specific strategy because of lack of co- ordination among them. Dhuryodhana’s aggressiveness never let him to plan and execute.
- 11. SHARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Pandavas : Distributed leadership. Seven commanders for the seven divisons.(1 man command 1 akshouhini each). Virat (King of Matsya). Drupad (King of Pancala). Sahadeva (King of Magadha). Dhrshtaketu (King of Chedi). Satyaki (Only warrior from Dwaraka). Shikhandi (Prince of Panchala). Dhrshtadhyuma – Commander in Chief. Arjuna –Supreme Commander. Krishna – Arjuna’s charioteer and counselor. Kauravas : Centralized leadership. One Head of Army at a time, who has supreme authority of 11 akshouhini of army.
- 12. TEAMWORK SUCCEEDS WHEREAS INDIVIDUAL EFFORT FAILS Pandavas : One team. One Goal. As men, they all had huge respect for Krishna and Yudhishtira. While as warriors they were in complete awe of Bhima and Arjuna. Most of them were close relatives – cousins, brother-in-laws, father-in-laws. More than that they all were part of the decision-making process. It was their “common” war. Kauravas : No team spirit. They all fought their individual wars. Bhishma : For his Vow to protect the throne Hastinapur. Shalya : Simply cheated by Duriyodhana to be there. Was originally a Pandava ally. Karna : To prove his mantle against Arjuna. Friendship for Duriyodhana. They didn’t get well with each other. Bhishma and Karna. Bhishma and Shakuni. Karna and Shakuni. Karna and Shalya. Shalya and Bhishma. It was like a bees, hornets and mosquitoes put together in a jar.
- 13. “KARMANYE VAADIKA RASTE MA PHALESHU KADA CHANA”