Part 4: Timeless HR wisdom from shloka (Bhagavad Gita 2.47)

Shloka: “??????????????????? ?? ????? ?????”

Transliteration: karmanyevaadhikaraste maa faleshu kadachan

Translation: You have a right towards your actions or prescribed duties, but not to their fruits!

OR

Never consider yourself entitled to the fruits of your actions or duties.

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So often we #HRLeaders and #CHROs get bogged down with our duties and responsibilities! Many times (rather all the time) we focus only on results. We are conditioned likewise from the start of our careers. But how about developing a balanced perspective on results? This verse strikes multiple times in my mind and therefore I thought to pen it down this week.

This shloka is highly relevant in the modern world and teaches us so many lessons like looking beyond results, mastering the art of detachment, the power of cultivating integrity and resilience,

1. Detach from results

Lesson: Put your best ‘work’ forward and free yourself from the load of results of your work.

Relevance: This can help all HR Leaders gain a balanced perspective with decreased stress and anxiety. It can help other employees to perform better sans the outcome pressure which is many times beyond their control.

2. Stay accountable for your actions

Lesson: Do not shy away from your responsibilities or duties.

Relevance: This point is all-inclusive for employees, CEOs, others in the C-suite, and business owners. Own your decisions, take responsibility for your choices, and stop shifting the blame!

3. Achieving results is important! But do not lose sight of the process

Lesson: Prioritize results! Businesses must sustain. But pay equal importance to the integrity and quality followed throughout the process.

Relevance: These actions will encourage adherence to best practices. By implementing the same, you will enjoy continuous improvement which will complement your sustainable success.

4. The pressure and fear of failure will be minimum

Lesson: Consider failure as part of the process and do not make it the reason for someone’s end of career trajectory.

Relevance: Creates a safe cushion for experimentation and exploring creativity without the crippling fear of rejection or failure.

5. Encourages ethical and focused action

Lesson: Acting ethically and following integrity in work with full dedication will bring potential results. Without being swayed by personal motives or personal gains

Relevance: Employees focus on enhancing productivity and concentrating on their responsibilities and tasks. Rather than chasing personal goals or rewards, they seek an ethical job culture with minimum distractions.

Embracing this shloka will encourage us to focus on our duties and foster a balanced mindset to sail through personal and professional challenges.

Consider commenting and sharing what inspires you to keep a process-oriented goal!

View the similar posts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

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