Sri Hanuman Chaalisa | Reservoir of Management Wisdom :: Part2

Continuing from Part 1:

Second Verse of Sri Hanuman Chalisa (as mentioned below) reveals to us newer dimensions of knowledge:

२. महावीर बिक्रम बजरंगी | कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ||

    कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा | कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा ||

भावार्थ :हे हनुमान जी ! आप वीरों में महावीर हैं , अपरिमित पराक्रम दिखाने वाले योद्धा हैं , जिनका संपूर्ण  शरीर , अंग -प्रत्यंग वज्र के समान मजबूत  और न पीछे हटने वाला है | आप सदैव कुमति का निवारण कर हमेशा सन्मति को प्रोत्साहित और बढ़ने वाले हैं | आपकी वज्र समतुल्य देह , स्वर्ण के समान  चमकने वाली है , जिस पर अत्यंत सुन्दर अंगवस्त्र ,और अन्य वस्त्र सुशोभित हो हैं | हे हनुमान जी ! आपके कानों  के कुण्डल और आपके घुंघराले और सँवारे हुए केश बहुत सुन्दर प्रतीत होते हैं |

Management Connect : 

Anyone who is such a mightier being as Sri Hanumanji , who has got a super built,an un-daunting zeal and resolve, who is always righteous, is difficult to find in present context of business, and society. 

As soon as , someone's stature grows, one tends to ignore the people who were with him at ground,and which is where कुमति takes over the level headedness and rationality of the being. By using adjectives such as महावीर, बिक्रम, बजरंगी. Goswamiji may have tried to indicate the softer personality traits of an individual or a business leader.

A manager must be Strong(बजरंग) in character, integrity, must have the gut to stand up to any wrong doing or take a stance (बिक्रम) on any issue or conflict and should be unwavering (महावीर) , once the decision has been taken.

A manager must be equipoise in all his interactions or dealings within the team or outside, so that the overall objective of doing  right things is achieved. One must be able to identify and establish actions which are right in letter and spirit and must side with him. At times, taking a stand point becomes difficult in a case of conflict ,but Sri Hanumanji's  character exemplifies strong decision making and clearly identifying his/her position to best of the knowledge at that moment in time. 

When the person is righteous, firm on the decisions and stands by the stance taken in all eventualities, then there shall be a glow (Tej) on one's face, in one's demeanor, body,  which is mentioned here in as 

" कंचन बरन ", i.e. complexion which is as radiating or glittering like gold. One can glow and shine like gold only when he has the inner strength and power of truthfulness one more connotation of this line could be that when one becomes so as mentioned previously, the hard work of the person itself starts showing up as confidence and the well dressed attire(सुबेसा) of the person just adds sheen to the same. In other words, one must try to remain modest and well organised despite the success achieved by the person thru small/big battles or conflicts.

As the person grows up the ladder in positions of responsibility, 

(कानन कुंडल) => keeping ears to the ground, i.e. ability to listen to others, i.e. Juniors/Seniors in equal capacity in addition to any feedback from the market/field. the media to receive information shouldn't be barred by any seemingly invisible/unobtrusive things such as hair, which indicated here as " कुंचित केसा ", i.e. well combed here (which may be curly). thus, information flow should be continuous free flowing with all receptors working in good health.

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Ancient Indian Texts and Their Management Reservoirs

Sri Hanuman Chaalisa | Reservoir of Management Wisdom :: Part1

India is the Land of Knowledge which has deep reservoirs of Supreme knowledge of both this world and the Metaphysical realms, showing the true path of Self-Realization,which is the final goal of life. With Modern Management principles evolving around us, there may be some hidden treasures which can be unearthed from the Ancient Sanatan Dharma Texts and Epics. 

Sri Hanuman Chaalisa is a treatise by Goswami Sri Tulsidas inked during BHAKTI Yuga, written in the glory of Sri Hanumanji, encapsulating various qualities and personality traits. This 40 versed (Chaalisa) starts with glorification and culminates into complete surrender of a student to his Guru.

As a student of Modern education with sanskars of ancient wisdom, it struck to the blogger of relating the contemporary thought with the Oriental philosophy and finding lessons for life which are capable enough of improving the quality of life. 

This is first episode from the series which shall try to cover all the verses of this litrary marvel. 

The Chaalisa starts with opening verse of Glorification of Sri Guru Maharaj, and Hanumanji, 

श्री गुरु चरण सरोज रज , निज मन मुकुरू सुधारि |बरनउँ रघुवर विमल जस,जो दायक फल चारि ||

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानि के, सुमिरौ पवन कुमार | बल बुधि विद्या देहु मोहि,हरौं कलेश विकार ||

All Obeisances at the Feet of my Revered Master, sand of Whose feet is so pure and sanctified, using which I decorate myself and correct my mind.  Singing the Glories of Sri RamChandra ji, Who is the crown jewel of RAGHUKUL,  I shall attain the nectar of four Purusharthas namely Dharma( True Knowledge and Wisdom), Artha (Material objects) , Kaam (Getting all desirable things)  & Moksha(Self Realization).

Being a person without any intelligence, I remember You, Sri Hanumanji, and seek your blessings to give me Energy, Intelligence and Knowledge, which shall help me bail out from my problems and distractions.

१. जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर | जय कपीश तिहुँ लोक उजागर ||

    रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा | अंजनी पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ||

भावार्थ : हे हनुमान जी ! आप समस्त गुणों के समुद्र  हैं , और ज्ञान के भण्डार हैं, आपकी सदा ही जय हो | हे वानरों के राजा ! आपके समस्त सद्गुण संपूर्ण विश्व और तीनों लोकों में प्रसिद्ध हैं | आप श्री रामचन्द्र जी के सन्देश वाहक हैं , और  अपरिमित बलवान हैं , जिसका परिचय आपके जन्म से मिलता है, अर्थात  वायुदेवता के आशीर्वाद से आपका सम्बन्ध है  |

Management Connect:

A person in his life becomes famous because of his deeds and actions which are either intrinsic to him or have been developed over a period of time. The real knowledge or complete know how comes only when someone really does things with utmost focus and attention. After having such lineage and an immaculate track record of consistent performance, only then a person is rewarded with acts which are far more Confidential,Strategic and have far fetching consequences. This  is indicated here in the word 'रामदूत', i.e. Sri Ram thought of entrusting Sri Hanumanji of sending him to Lanka in search of Mata Seetaji . 

Such person has to be well versed in all types of studies/ knowledge viz. ज्ञान,गुण, बल which comes from either family or by training or upbringing as is indicated by the word  पवनसुत = Son of वायुदेवता, who is considered as one of the strongest of all demigods, while mother Anjani has been specifically mentioned to indicate the fact that she was able to inherit and give good sanskar to her son. Sanskars, which are so good that he was able to receive education from none other than but Suryadev , who is the most enlightened being in the entire cosmos.This has been confirmed by Lord Sri Krishna in Srimad Bhagvad Gita,where He says that the most confidential knowledge was first imparted to "Sun God" by Himself only.

Sri Hanumanji has been referred to as KAPISH, meaning King of Monkey Clan. Monkeys are generally very spry, agile and fickle-minded. Lording over such a community requires certain physical and mental qualities, such as Self Restrain,being a good listener in times of dispute settlement or otherwise. Organizing such scattered energy and focusing the same towards a larger common objective is what modern management scientists and line managers must imbibe. 

These and other similar qualities are what makes Sri Hanumanji famous in Three Realms(Tihun Lok), namely Paatal Lok, Prithvi Lok and Swarg Lok. The actions of  a modern manager are observed by all (Seniors and Juniors).
Good Natured personnels who accomplish their tasks perfectly, and are able to take everyone along, are hailed by everyone across the hierarchy which is indicated by the THREE LOKs(Realms).

Thus, its important to have the Knowledge of your domain, and must be able to not allow the energy to fizzle out on actions arising out of momentary impulses, but to channelize the energy to achieve the higher objective in life.