Vedic Management is Holistic: A Critical Analysis

Vedic management, rooted in the ancient Indian scriptures such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Arthashastra, presents a holistic framework that integrates material, intellectual, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of leadership and administration. In contrast to the compartmentalized and profit-centric focus of many modern management systems, Vedic management emphasizes harmony (samatva), duty (dharma), self-control (atma-nigraha), and collective welfare (lokasangraha). This paper critically analyses the holistic nature of Vedic management, juxtaposes it with modern management principles, and argues that its integration can enrich contemporary managerial practices by fostering ethical leadership, sustainable growth, and human well-being. Data from comparative content analysis and modern corporate case studies have been used to substantiate the holistic potential of Vedic models.

Vedic management, holistic approach, dharma, leadership, organizational ethics, modern management.

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