Implementing Gandhian Principles in Business? Is it possible.

Wonder why value based practices would be applicable only to philanthropic and not other organisations. Wealth that does not return to the society is a crime for any business. When at the level of an individual, we don’t earn for investing, but to sustain and help livelihoods and social obligations, why must the definition change when that comes to the level of earning from business. Gandhi’s first principle: Wealth without work is crime supports that. You work not just for money, you work to carve a significance to your existence.

Pleasure without conscience - If you do not set limits on your pleasures, what would be the role of your intellect? You would choose such pleasures that sustain your health and mental agility, your skills and your capacity to add value. You may earn a great degree of knowledge yet would that read well if your attitude does not reflect the finesses, if the society does not respect or honour; how then one would optimise skills.   Without a personal benchmark for moral or ethical standards can you live the long run?

If science continued without concern for humanity, there would be only research papers with no value for the world. If religions do not recognise sacrifice, who would show the way for people who are physically or mentally challenged, or people who are deprived?

In politics too, the one who fails the most logical ground takes umbrage under principles and values.  Cunning as they may be, they ought to wear the moral for votes. He may not deliver all principles, but he would have to deliver some to stay the course.

If you must live a life with passion for work, colleague, family, friends and people around you, you would keep at least one by the side. Where is the choice?