Values- Based Management

  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Corruption: Theory of karman holds the key

1Research Officer, Oriental Institute, the M S University of Baroda. E-mail: rnpmsuoi@gmail.com

2Professor, Delhi School of Management, DTU, (Former Dean, the M S University of Baroda) E-mail: gcmaheshwari2004@yahoo.com

Abstract

The present paper expounds the theory of Karman (action or deed) to remedy the present-day challenges, especially in the context of rapidly increasing corruption. There is a need of revisiting the thoughts enshrined in ancient Indian scriptures in the present day context. It also focuses that misunderstanding the real nature of the doctrine of Karman, discussed in Indian scriptures, leads to aberrated behaviour of the sinful act of corruption. However, proper understanding of the theory of Karman is the key to harmony as performance of good actions make the life pure, strengthened, cheerful and peaceful.

Keywords

Aberrated behavior, sinful act, self interest, misunderstanding, karma, unlawful act, vikarman, akarman, duty