With a population of over a billion people, India, the world's biggest democracy, is poised to remain a dominant

economic power long into the twenty-first century. It is attracting global attention not only for its economic
growth and commercial potential, but also for its culture. As Westerners endeavour to comprehend Indian
culture, they discover that India's ancient scriptures provide some insight into cultural norms and values, as well
as potentially important lessons for current managerial practise. It has been claimed that several of the top
business schools in the United States have incorporated "self-mastery classes" (Engardio and McGregor 2006)
based on Indian philosophy to assist students enhance their management abilities.