Vednata, Non-violence and Evolution of Consciousness are three key ideas from India given by three great globally well known modern Indian thinkers viz. Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and Sri Aurobindo. These three ideas constitute three pillars of Indianism for a better future of humanity.

1. Indianism for A Better
Future of Humanity*
D R . S U B H A S H S H A R M A
D I R E C T O R
I N D U S B U S I N E S S A C A D E M Y ( I B A ) , B A N G A L O R E
* P R E S E N T A T I O N A T W I S D O M , B A N A S T H A L I V I D Y A P I T H , B A N A S T H A L I , R A J A S T H A N , O N M A R C H 3 1 , 2 0 1 9

2. Defining Indianism
ISM: Idea, Spirit, Manifestation
When India is viewed as an Idea, we arrive at the idea of Indianism
India as an Idea:
What is that Idea/ What are those Ideas that define India?

3. Unity in Diversity as Essence of India
What are the roots of the idea of Unity in Diversity?
Ekam satya bahuda videnty:
Truth is One, it is known by many names and forms
Absolute and Relativity connectivity
Underlying Force is One (O) and it Manifests (M) in many Forms (Forces)

4. Indian History: A New Perspective
Vedika Hindika Indika India & Indiapuras (Mini Indias)
Bhakti Freedom Mind liberation
movement movement movement
(I) (II) (III) (IV)

5. India as a Matrix Society
Variables Influencing Indian Society
Category I: Caste, Class, Community, New Categories (Professional
categories)
Category II: Region, Religion, Rural, Urban

6. India as a Matrix Society
Caste
Class
community
Category
Region Religion Rural Urban
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7. India as an Idea
Vedantik Interpretation of India:
INDIA: Infinity & Diversity In Absolute
Reflection of this idea in “unity in diversity” in Indian Society

8. Three Key Ideas from India
1. Vedanta: Swami Vivekananda
2. Non-violence: Mahtama Gandhi
3. Evolution of Consciousness: Sri Aurobindo
Three modern founders of Indianism:
Vivekananda, Gandhi, Aurobindo

9. Indianism and Future of Humanity
Three Pillars of Vednata, Non-violence and Evolution of Consciousness are foundation pillars for
future of Humanity to create Prosperous and Peaceful world

10. Seven Symbols of Indianism
Symbol I: Indian Flag
Three energies Physical, Mental and Spiritual
Feminist interpretation: Three colors representing Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga

11. Symbol II: Four Lions Symbolism
Market
People/
Capillary action
State
Self
Management & Leadership Lesson: Discover Hidden Lion

12. Symbol III: Chakra
Management & Leadership lesson:
Omega circle/ 360 degree approach

13. Symbol IV: Lotus
Management & Leadership Lesson:
Self evolution and Enlightenment

14. Symbol V: Diya
Management & Leadership Lesson:
Light in My Heart - Spread Light (Synergy)

15. Symbol VI: Manthan
Quantum Chatter: Developing Mind Balancing Attiude (‘MBA’)

16. Symbol VII: ‘HRD’
HRD as Holi, Rakhi, Diwali
Management and Leadership Lessons:
Holi: Life has many colors
Rakhi: Relationships are important
Diawali: Wealth should be earned through graceful actions – Shubh labh

17. Soft power of India
Metaphors of Soft Power of India
I. Baba Dhaba Shor sharaba
Spirituality Indian Food Bollywood etc.
II. Idli Dosa Samosa
III. Bindi Hindi Pindi
Beauty products Indian languages Tourism
(natural form) including Indian Spiritual
Tourism

18. Further Readings
Subhash Sharma, Management in New Age: Western Windows Eastern Doors, New Age
International Publishers, New Delhi, 1996
Subhash Sharma, New Mantras in Corporate Corridors, New Age International Publishers, New
Delhi, 2007
Subhash Sharma, New Ideas in Strategic Thinking & Management, New Age International
Publishers, New Delhi, 2016