Seminar Report on

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF RAVANA

Submitted By
Mr. K M TRILOK KUMAR
USN: 1NT21BA036

Submitted to
VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY,
BELAGAVI

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Under the guidance of
Dr MALINI T N
Associate Professor

NITTE MEENAKSHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Department of Management Studies
BENGALURU-560064
2021-2022
 NITTE MEENAKSHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Department of Management Studies (MBA)

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This is to certify that Mr K M TRILOK KUMAR bearing USN:1NT21BA036 is a Bonafide

student of Master of Business Administration, pursuing 2nd semester at Nitte Meenakshi
Institute of Technology, Bengaluru affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University,
Belagavi. This seminar report on “LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF RAVANA” is prepared
by Mr K M TRILOK KUMAR Under the guidance of Dr MALINI T N in partial fulfilment
of requirement for the award of the degree of Master of Business Administration of
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka.

Dr. MALINI T N Dr. SHILPA AJAY Dr. H.C NAGARAJ

Internal Guide Professor & Head Principal

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 INDEX

Sl. No CONTENT PAGE NO

01 Introduction to the topic 1

02 Background / Reason for choosing the topic 2

03 The aim and scope of the topic 3

04 Reference Case Study 4-5

05 Highlights from the Reference Case Study 6

06 Observations and Learning 7-8

07 Conclusion 9

08 Bibliography / References 10

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 1. INTRODUCTION

Ravana is a rakshasa (demon) with ten heads and ten sets of arms, and is the king of the island
Lanka. Long before Rama's birth, Ravana acquired powers from the gods Brahma and Shiva
through prayer and sacrifices Ravana is the mythical multi-headed demon-king of Lanka in
Hindu mythology. With ten heads and twenty arms, Ravana could change into any form he
wished. Representing the very essence of evil, he famously fought and ultimately lost a series
of epic battles against the hero Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu. With ten heads and twenty
arms, Ravana could change into any form he wished. Representing the very essence of evil, he
famously fought and ultimately lost a series of epic battles against the hero Rama, seventh
avatar of Vishnu.

His father was Visravas (son of Pulastya, one of the creator Prajapati) and his mother Nikasa,
also a demon and mother of the cannibal demonsRavana had many sons, notably Aksa, who
had three heads, symbolic of the three stages of fever (heat, cold, and sweating), and Indrajit
(aka Meghanada), who could make himself invisible. Ravana had a formidable appearance with
his ten heads (and so he is also known as Dasakantha and Panktigriva) and twenty arms. His
body was covered in scars, won in endless battles with the gods. Three wounds, in particular,
were from the discus of Vishnu, the thunderbolt of Indra, and the tusk of Airavata, the elephant
of Indra. Through his devotion and penance to the great god Brahma, Ravana was made
invincible and had the power to assume any form he wished, from men to mountains to death
itself. He was so powerful that he could cause earthquakes and storms. However, it was foretold
that Ravana's end would come because of a woman.

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 2. REASON FOR CHOOSING THE TOPIC

History is chosen for victory

Everything in this world is depends up on the perspective we see, the fact is that we may be the
good person but we all are bad in some one’s storey. some people are bad in storey some are
bad in character it depends up on the character but leadership qualities will be there in good
and bad character.

Ravana was a good king, as some have said before me. Under his leadership Lanka was a
prosperous nation and the envy of other nations, including Ayodhya. In fact, Dasratha and
Rama were concerned about how well Ravana administered his nation, going so far as to say
that Ayodhya’s citizens felt their own nation wanting as compared to Lanka. There was
opulence in Lanka. Its people lacked nothing. Lanka had a strong army that had conquered
other nearby lands. Ravana himself was a learned man, an author of many books, he was an
accomplished musician as well. He was a devotee of Shiva and a man of principles; he had
energy and passion. He was zealous about the way he led his nation and almost scornful of the
Ayodhya way of life. Dashratha spoke of a simpler life, based more on need than greed, about
balance and all things living together. Ravana on the other hand, spoke fervently about giving
his people everything so they could lead a good life. If other nations were jealous of Lanka ‘s
prosperity, it made him happy. Even before the war there were signs that all was not well.
Ravana was so intent and passionate on giving the best, providing for everything and more, at
any cost, that he refused to see other points of view. He demanded compliance and berated
anyone who did not subscribe to his way. Vibhishana, his brother, implored him to re-examine
his headstrong ways. Seeking wise counsel was not Ravana’s way and only threats and insults
prevailed. He was not serving his people but expected servility from them. His arrogance and
wish to be the Supreme Leader were pushing him towards a war with Ayodhya. Vibhishana
implored Ravana to make peace with Ayodhya. “There is no profit in this war,” he told Ravana.
Vibhishana reminded him that it was he, Ravana, who had said that “Civilized people make no
wars. We fight for our gains in the minds of men – while fools and upstarts clash their swords”.
But Ravana would have none of it. “They have been spoiling for a fight, challenging our
supremacy,” he shouted back. Ravana failed to see where passion ended, and arrogance began.

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 3. AIM AND SCOPE OF THE TOPIC

People will be able to know about the leadership skills in Ravana, and get influence about
leadership traits, mainly about the un known good ness of lord ravan

People will be able to know the difference between the traits of the leadership

A leader is someone who can see how things can be improved and who rallies people to move
toward that better vision. Leaders can work toward making their vision a reality while putting
people first. Just being able to motivate people isn’t enough leaders need to be empathetic and
connect with people to be successful.

This study of autocratic leadership will help me to gain knowledge about the autocratic
leadership and their characteristics. Having knowledge about the pros and cons will help me to
take a better decision.

Autocratic leaders do not take suggestions from the peer group, they will just order.
Authoritarian leadership typically fosters little creativity in decision-making. Levin also found
that it is more difficult to move from an authoritarian style to a democratic style than vice versa.
Abuse of this style is usually viewed as controlling, bossy and dictatorial.

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 4. CASE STUDY

1. RAVANA’S LAST WORDS TO LAKSMANA

When the demon king Ravana was attacked by Lord Rama and was nearing his death, Rama
asked his brother Lakshman to go to him and learn something which no other person except an
erudite Brahmin like Ravana could ever teach him. The story goes that after shooting the fatal
arrow on the battlefield of Lanka, Ram told his brother, Lakshman, “Go to Ravana quickly
before he dies and request him to share whatever knowledge he can. A brute he may be, but he
is also a great scholar”. At this Ravana said that if you have come to me as a student then you
must sit at my feet because teachers must be respected and you want to learn lessons. Lakshman
went to Ravana and this time he stood near his feet. Ravana seeing Lakshman standing near
his feet told him secrets that would make anyone's life successful. Ravana said, the most
important lesson of life is that you must defer the bad action as much as you can and you must
do good action without any delay and as much early as you can. If you follow this rule, you
can save not only yourself but many other people from being damaged.

2. RAVANA’S CHILDHOOD

Being the son of an Asura woman and a Brahmin, he experienced the feeling of a hybrid
existence. Hybridization is a kind of negotiation, both political and cultural, between the
colonizer and the colonized. In this novel Ravana represents both the colonizer and the
colonised. He is colonised by the Devas and later when he becomes the king he transforms into
the role of a coloniser. “Hybridity is the schizophrenic state of an individual as he seeks to
combine two cultures without abandoning each other” (Nayar 197). In Asura by Anand
Neelakantan Ravana is an example of hybridity. Ravana is depicted as man with dual identity
as an oppressor and an oppressed. He is oppressed by the elite people. A man’s circumstance

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makes a man to behave indifferent. This is what happens in Ravana’s case. Being a subaltern,
he faces so many problems throughout his life

3. RAVANA DOING YAGA FOR RAMA

According to Ramayana, it is said that Rama’s army created the bridge to Lanka, for this, they
set up a Yagya for Shiva's blessings. And the biggest truth at that time was that Ravana was
the biggest Bhakta of Shiva in the entire world. He was half Brahman also. Therefore, he was
the best person to perform yaga. In this way, Ravana performed the yaga and gave Rama his
blessings. Also, we all know that Ravana was the most learned scholar to ever live. Ram told
Lakshmana to sit beside Ravana when he was dying and learn important lessons in statecraft
and diplomacy.

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 5. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CASE STUDY

Communication: At his last stage of his life, he was trying to communicate some good things
to lakshmana with that good qualities he will be develop himself and develop others for that
process ravana said some good qualities to lakshmana

Empathy: Empathy is understanding other needs and ravana understood Rama need by him
and as it is not useful to him and Rama is his opponent even though he went to perform the
yaga as he is the last choice

Integrity: Ravana understood Rama need by him and as it is not useful to him and Rama is his
opponent even though he went to perform the yaga as he is the last choice and it is the hardest
situation for him even though he helped Rama and crossed the situation

Knowledge sharing: At his last stage of his life, he was trying to communicate some good
things to lakshmana with that good qualities he will be develop himself and develop others for
that process ravana said some good qualities to lakshmana

Negotiation: As ravana is the son of asur and he was discriminated for the qualities he has
after that also he with stand in that situation and supressed all the people and won all hearts

Motivation: Ravana knows how to motivate others and as we know at his last stage of his life
he was trying to communicate some good things to lakshmana with that good qualities he will
be develop himself and develop others for that process ravana said some good qualities to
lakshmana

Dictatorship: As he is a son of asur and a brain of brahma in childhood he faced many

discriminated situations and by that he got motivated and become a dictator for all the people
and ruled his kingdom

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 6. OBSERVATION AND LEARNING

Leadership qualities in lord Ravana

 DEDICATION:
He will do terrible penance for what he wants, he will not leave in middle
of the work, he will fight up to end. With his great penance he pleased lord
brahma and lord Shiva and ask what he wants, he is that much dedicated
towards his work

 INNOVATION:
He is most fond of technology and always be innovative it may be in war
techniques and strategy and he had a plane (pushpaka vimanam) and many
new technological aspects

 ACCOUNTABILITY:
He is responsible for the actions that he makes he will take his
responsibility for his work. And makes his people happy and make sure
that the people of his kingdom are happy with all resources

 KNOWLEDGE SHARING:
Having a great knowledge is not appreciable but sharing can be
appreciable, at the of his death he shares his knowledge and experiences
with Lakshman at his last stage also

 RISK TAKING:
He will take any extent of risk at combat or in any situation he will take
any chance to overcome it

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 PRESERVENCE:
He is original and when he does anything it will be unique, the technology
and dedication and knowledge etc is best of his own way

 KNOWLEDGE:
He is called as rakshasa brahma because of his parents as his father is saint
he has great knowledge about all the aspects as he knows 6 sastras and
Vedas and extremely knowledgeable in all the aspects

 SACRIFICE:
At the time of war with Rama to win that war he is performing Yagam (fire
ritual) to win that war he will win that war if he completes that fire ritual
and at that time lord hanuman has stopped that by host aging his wife
mandodari and at that critical situation he stooped the ritual fire just for his
wife.

 POWERFUL:
This doesn’t need any specific explanation as he concurred the 3 worlds
and the war against many warriors like Indra and has the capacity of
changing planet obituary paths

 EMPATHY:
He is responsible for the people in his kingdom and he wished many wishes
for his people and make his possible moves to make is family wishes to
come true

 INFLUENCE OTHERS:
As he has vast knowledge about all aspects he shares his experiences with
sons and the warriors under him

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 7. CONCLUSION

History is chosen for victory

Everything in this world is depends up on the perspective we see, the fact is that we may be the
good person but we all are bad in some one’s story. Some people are bad in storey some are
bad in character it depends up on the character but leadership qualities will be there in good
and bad character.

 Ravana was one the most ardent devotee of Shiva

 He was one the most able warriors in the Hindu mythology
 He was a master of sciences
 Not only was he a skilled warrior and a scientist, he was also an excellent veena player
 While most interpretation describes him as a cruel ruler, the actual Ramayana’s
describes Ravana as an excellent and very able king.
 He was a devoted, husband, father and a brother

RAVANA IS KILLED EVERY YEAR BECAUSE LEGENDS NEVER DIE

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