Lifecycle of a Business or a Product, the Entrepreneurial Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita [2.28]

Hello everyone,

Welcome to our weekly series on the Bhagavad Gita and Entrepreneurship. This week, we delve into the profound teachings of Verse 2.28.

Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Verse 28

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avyaktādīni bhūtāni vyakta-madhyāni bhārata avyakta-nidhanānyeva tatra kā paridevanā

The verse states:

"O scion of Bharat, all created beings are unmanifest before birth, manifest in life, and again unmanifest on death. So why grieve?"

This verse discusses the transient nature of life, suggesting that beings are unmanifest before birth, manifest during life, and become unmanifest again after death.

In the context of entrepreneurship, this could be interpreted as the lifecycle of a business or a product. They start as an idea (unmanifest), then become a tangible entity (manifest), and eventually may cease to exist (unmanifest again).

The verse encourages us not to grieve over this natural process. In the entrepreneurial context, this could mean accepting the ups and downs of business, the success and failure of products, as a part of the journey. It’s a reminder to remain detached from the outcomes and focus on the actions.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace the Lifecycle: Just as life cycles from unmanifest to manifest to unmanifest again, so does a business or a product. Embrace this cycle as a natural part of entrepreneurship.
2. Detach from Outcomes: The Bhagavad Gita teaches us to remain detached from the outcomes of our actions. As entrepreneurs, we should focus on our actions and efforts, not just the results.
3. Focus on Action: The verse encourages us to focus on our actions, not grieve over the outcomes. This can be a powerful mindset for entrepreneurs, helping us to stay motivated and persistent, even in the face of challenges.

Stay tuned for next week’s newsletter where we’ll explore more insights from the Bhagavad Gita and how they can guide us in our entrepreneurial journey.

Best Regards, Rajnikant Patel