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VFIM 2012 1st International Conference on Vedic Foundations of Indian Management

April 19-21, 2012

Venue: Yog Gram, Haridwar

Hosted By

University of Patanjali, Haridwar

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April 19, 2012 Inaugural Ceremony: 9.30 a.m. 11.00 a.m.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Welcome by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener & Founder ISOL Research Foundation Chanting Vedic Mantras & Lighting the Lamp Inaugural Remarks by Prof. J.K.Mitra, Chairperson, ISOL Research Foundation Welcome by Acharya Balkrishnaji, General Secretary, Patanjali Yogpeeth Keynote Address by Prof. M.M.Pant, Ex. Pro Vice Chancellor, IGNOU on The Evolution of Management: From Ancient Times To The Present And Foreseeable Future" Keynote Address by Prof. Kapil Kapoor on Indian (Vedic) Foundations of Economy: Synthesis of Cultural, Spiritual, Economic and Polical Thought. Vote of thanks by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener

8 minutes 5 minutes
10 minutes

15 minutes
30 minutes

30 minutes

Session Break

Special Session on Inter Faith Perspectives on Vedic Literature Session Chair : Prof. J.K.Mitra, FMS, University of Delhi P.P.Swami Chidanand Saraswati , Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh 1. Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali Yogpeeth 2. Ezekiel Isaac Malekar, Rabbi(Priest) and Honorary Secretary, Judah Hyam 3. 4. 5. 6.
Synagogue Sadhavi Bhagwati Saraswati, Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh Dr. A. K. Merchant, National Trustee, Lotus Temple & Bahai Community, Of India; General Secretary, Temple of Understanding of India

5 minutes 11.00-11.15a.m 11.15- 1.00p.m.

Fr Babu Joseph, Catholic Bishops Conference of India, Delhi.

Interaction
Release of Conference Proceedings
Vote of thanks by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener

12.30 12.45p.m.
3 minutes 5 minutes

Lunch Break

1.00-2.00p.m.

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Thematic Session 1 Indian Ethos in Management Session Chair: Retd. Brig.Kartar Singh, PVC, University of Patanjali Rapporteur: Ritika Mahajan, DMS, IIT Roorkee 1. 2. 3.
Business in Ancient India Strategies and Structures by P Kanagasabapathi Indian Ethos And Values In Organizations -Lessons from the Terrorist Attack on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai by T.S.Mohan Chandra Lal Management Mantras From Ramayan & Mahabharat by Meena Datta & Rattan Datta

2.00 3.30p.m.

Interaction

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Thematic Session 2 Ancient Techniques of Sustainable Development Session Chair: Dr. Rajat Agarwal, DMS, IIT Roorkee Rapporteur: Anita Sengar, DMS, IIT Roorkee 1. 2. 3.
Interpretation Of An Integrated Framework For The Contents Of Rig Veda, Puranas And Science by C.S.R.Prabhu The Indian System Of Science And Technology: The Key To Humanization And Welfare, Rational Management Practices by Krishna Kumar MB Management Of Biotic Stresses Of Crop Plants Through Vrikshayurveda Techniques by Paras Nath

2.00 3.30p.m.

Interaction
Tea Break 3.30-3.45p.m.

Paper Reading Session: 1 Session Chair:

Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, IIM Indore S.No. Paper Title Indian Ethos and Values in Hospitality Industry of India: Related 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
contemporary issue Contribution Of Ethics and Values In Modern Business Era The Knowledge of Self Realization from Bhagavat Gita and its significant to Organizational Development Governance through Dharma for better corporate world: an approach through Indian Vedic Context Indias Emergence as New Economic & Spiritual Super Power contemplating on the works of Swami Vivekaknda and Dr Abdul Kalam Business Ethics and Role of University Education Guidelines from Indian Ethos Philosophical Fundamentals of Indian Theology Ethical Management: Through Ramayana Ancient (Vedic) Indian Economy : Synthesis of Culture Thought Rajnitik Sangathan ka Vikas

3.45 4.45p.m.

Author
Kumar Satyam & Annamalai Ku Velu

Vipul Chalotra
Hemavathy Padmanaban A.Lakshmana Rao A.Ramesh

Deepak Anand

Priyanka Pandey & Vishvesh Apaarna Sharma

Vandana Rawal

Sankhya Darshan ki Pracheenta Aur Vigyan Bikshu

Surender Bharadwaj Manisha Kumari

Paper Reading Session: 2 Session Chair: Dr. Suresh Kalagnanam, Edwards School of Business, Canada S.No. Paper Title
1. 2. 3.
Enhancing Employees competencies through Spiritual Intelligence Impact Of Culture And Religious Beliefs On Ancient Indian Economy Lord Krishna As An Od Practitioner In Srimadbhagvad Geeta

3.45 4.45p.m.

Author
L.Kanagalakshmi Tarsem Lal Swatantra

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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Western Approach Management Functions The Bhagavad Gita an Eternal Approach A Study On The Significance Of Chakras For physical and mental fitness Ethical Retailing: Insights from Scriptures The Importance Of Valmiki Ramayana In Indian Culture Vedic Mathematics- a new mantra for Digital Signal Processing

B.V.N.G. Chandra Sekhar K.Venkatesh, R.Muruganadham, S.Senthilvel & K.Ravichandran R D Sharma & Bodh Raj Sharma Sushma Ashita Brahmwar

Indian Ethos And Values In Organization Vedic Values in Social Organization Vedic Foundations Of Indian Management

Pratap Chandra Sachin Arya Arun Sharma

4.45p.m. 5.30p.m.

Tea Break Spiritual Musical Evening Followed by Conference Banquet Session Chair: Prof. T.S.Mohan Chandra Lal, IIPM, Chennai Special Lecture Management through Spirituality as Envisaged by Swami Vivekananda by Swami Chinmayanda, Ramkrishna Mission, Kankhal, Haridwar Interaction Bhajan Sandhya Bhajan sung by Mr. Sunil Kumar Mukherjee, Ramkrishna Mission, Kankhal, Haridwar Dinner

6.30-7.15p.m.

7.15-7.30p.m. 7.30 8.15p.m. 8.15p.m.-9.30p.m.

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April 20, 2012

Key Note Address
PROUT in Advaitic Socio Spiritual Science of Vedanta by Antarang Anand Yogi, Scholar of PROUT & NEO HUMANISM at Gandhi Vidya Mandir, Sardarshahar, Rajasthan.

9.30-10.30a.m.

Session Chair:
Dr. Sudhakar Reddy Kalathuru, Principal, Sri Kalahstiswara Institute of Information and Management Sciences

Rapporteur: Kumkum Bharati, DMS, IIT Roorkee

Interaction

Thematic Session 3 Managerial Excellence: Insights from Vedic Scriptures Session Chair:
Prof. Ravindra Shenoy, Dean MBA, Alvas Institute of Engineering & Technology
Rapporteur: Vishnu Nath, DMS, IIT Roorkee

10.30 11.45a.m.

1. 2. 3.

Human Excellence: Insights from Yoga Sootras of Patanjali by Pawan Kumar Singh, IIM Indore Gayatri Mantra for Modern Business World by Dr. Sudhakar Reddy Kalathuru Life, Work and Leadership in Ramcharitmanas by G.C.Maheshwari & A.P.Singh

Interaction Tea Break Thematic Session 4 Managerial Excellence: Insights from Vedic Scriptures Session Chair:
Dr Vinay M Topkar, Professor & Head, Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept.,Mumbai

11.45-12.00p.m 12.00-1.00p.m.

Rapporteur: Sanjeev Arora, DMS, IIT Roorkee 1. 2. 3.

Management Control in a Spiritually Charged Organization by Dr. Suresh Kalagnanam Leading through Compliance to the Universal Laws by Dr. Annabel Droussiotis Revisiting NeGP: eBharath 2020: the proposed future NeGP by Dr. C.S.R.Prabhu

Lunch Paper Reading Sessions: 3 Session Chair:

Shri A.P.Singh Former Senior Vice-President (HR), Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited & Reliance Industries Limited S.No. Paper Title

1.00-2.00p.m. 2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

Author

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Rethinking Arthasastra: An Approach To Corporate Governance Personality Management: Lessons from Pancakosha Organizational Development: Insights from Ramayan and Bhagwat Gita Management : A Vedic Perspective Spiritual Values in Management Clothe Production And Business In Vedic Time Period'. Ramayana: Ethical And Moral Teachings In The Organizational Context Serving Bottom of the Pyramid: The Vedic Way Pracheen Bhartiya Rajnatik Chintan Relevance Of Ancient Economical Strategy In 21st Century (In Context Of Vedic Literature)

Aggi Anand Devalina Saikia & Paritosh Das Susmita Banerjee G. C. Maheshwari & Ramanath Pandey Nirmala Devi KM.Abhaya Raj Damini Saini

Vinay Sharma & Kumkum Bharti Krishan Ram Vishvajeet Vidhyalankar Usha Jaiswal & Rudra Bhandari

Management Tactics in Ramayana for Pros and Cons An Ethical Approach

Paper Reading Sessions: 4 Session Chair:

Dr. C.S.R. Prabhu, Deputy Director General, National Informatics Centre, Hyderabad S.No. Paper Title Vedic Perspective on Post Graduate Management Education in 1.
India

2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

Author
V.K. Nangia, Vinay Sharma & Ritika Mahajan Amit Tewari G. Singaiah & D. Bhahat Ashok Kumar Geetika Singh

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Consolidating Foundations of Economics through Vedic Practices Dimensions of Work Motivation from Indian Perspective Upnisad Me Atma Ka Satta And Svarup Indian Ethos & Spirituality in the Boardroom: A study of Business Practices in India Team building: Vedic and Modern perspectives

Seema Gupta
Surjya Kamal Borah & Shruti Rai Praveen Kumar Dwivedy
Kuldeep

Theory of Pancakosha a Model for Management of Human Resources Dharmik Chintan Aur Veda
Pracheen Arthvayavastha

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10. Ancient Business Strategies In the Context Of Atharvaveda Yajurved Mein Parivaar Pravandhan 11. Tea Break

Amal Sarkar
Ramchandran 5.30p.m. 6.00p.m.

Universality of Indian Vedic Traditions 6.00p.m.-7.00p.m. Chaired by: Sadhavi Bhagwati Saraswati, Parmarth Niketan Ashram Special Lecture by: P.P.Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President Parmarth Niketan Ashram Presided by: Acharya Balkrishna, University of Patanjali Interaction Bhajan Sandhya Dinner

7.00 7.30p.m. 7.30 -8.00p.m. 7.30p.m.-9.00p.m.

April 21, 2012

Key Note Address Self Management The Key to Success: Lessons from Scriptures by Dr. P.K.Srivatsa, Management & Software Consultant, Bangalore Session Chair: Mr. Krishna Kumar Rapporteur: C.S. Reddy, DMS, IIT Roorkee Thematic Session 5: Leadership & Management Session Chair:
Dr. Paras Nath, Dean,Department of Entomology & Agricultural Zoology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi

9.30-10.30a.m.

10.30 - 11.30a.m.

Rapporteur: Rupesh Kumar, DMS, IIT Roorkee

1. Spiritual Leadership Shaped as Per the Ancient Wisdom in Bhagwad Gita by Dr. Guda Surya Prakash Rao & Dr. Madhusudan Prasad Varanasi Mahabharata as a Resource of Management Science by Prof. Ravindra Shenoy

2. 3.

Motivation - Insights from Vedic Hymn by Dr. Balvir Talwar

4. Vedic Management by S.P.Tayal

Interaction Tea Break Thematic Session 5: Spirituality at Workplace EVERY DAY DURING APRIL 19 21, 2012 6.00 7.00 a.m. 7.30 8.00 a.m 8.00 8.45a.m. Yoga Yagna Breakfast 11.30-11.45a.m. 11.45 1.15p.m

Session Chair: Prof. T.S.Mohan Chandra Lal, IIPM, Chennai Rapporteur: Ramanath Pandey, Oriental Institute of the M.S. University of
Baroda

1.

Leadership Principles Insights from Ramayana And Mahabharata by Dr Vinay M Topkar Vedic Cornerstones for Work-Life Balance by Dr. A.V.Rajagopalan Indian Spirituality for Meaningful Organizational Performance: A Proposed Holistic Model by Dr. J. K. Sharma Relevance of Spirituality in Workplace by Prof.S.N. Pathi & Pintu Mahakul

2. 3.

4.

Interaction
Lunch

Paper Reading Sessions: 5 Session Chair:

Dr. Balvir Talwar, AGM, BHEL, Delhi S.No. Paper Title The Education System Of Mahabharat Period - Its Importance In 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Present Time Old Truth in a New Management Concept: A Vedic Perspective" Kautilya's Arthashastra .much beyond economics- Relevance for business leaders Vedic principles for Wealth Management Practices Rural Marketing: A Vedic Critique Vedic Period :The Golden Age Of Women Basic Considerations On Indian Values In Management Assessment Of Characters Of The Divine Book Bhagvad Gita

1.15 2.00p.m. 2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

Author
Pragati Tiwari Manoj Kumar Sita Mishra T.Ganesan Anita Sengar Chanda Kumari Rajib Chakravorty Amit Mittal

Relevance Of Vedic Socialism In 21st Century Organizational Development: Insight From Bhagvadgita

Sitakant Naik Sushil Kumar

Paper Reading Sessions: 6 Session Chair:

Dr. J.K.Sharma, Head-CRM,Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Limited S.No. Paper Title Labour and Wages in Ancient Indian Economy 1.

2.00p.m.-3.30p.m

Author
Pratibha Goyal, Mini Goyal & Shailja Goyal

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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Governance in Ancient India Value Based Strategic Management: Some Insights from Vedic Foundation Mahabharata in context of Modern Management Lessons for handling People from Vedantic Philosophy Vedanta and the Art of Successful Management

Ramanath Pandey Sanjeev Arora Ashish Pratap Singh & Sunil Kumar Jha Neetu Jain Vidhu Gaur & Karanam Nagaraja Rao

Stress Management Through Sahajayoga Meditation Financial Management: Some Insights from Indian Heritage
Pracheen Bharat mein Arthik Vichaar: Rigved ke sandarv mein

Sakshi Sharma Payal Agarawal & Neha Agarwal Arun Kumar Krishna Ram Harish Kumar

Prachin Bhartiya Rajnaitik Chintan Relevance of Vedic Spiritualism in Social Management

Valedictory Session: 3.30p.m. 5.30p.m.

Welcome by Dr. J.L.Raina, Chairman, ISOL Foundation Board of Governors

3.30p.m. 3.40p.m 3.40 4.00p.m.

Summing up by Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Conference Convener & Founder ISOL Research Foundation

Valedictory Lecture by Dr. S. B. Nimse, Vice-Chancellor, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra Leadership and Vedic Epics

4.00-4.25p.m

Lecture by Guest of Honour by Shri S.N.Sahu, Joint Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekanandas Worldview in the Context of Managing Business Presidential Lecture by Prof. Pritam Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological University (Formerly Delhi College of Engineering), Delhi - Ethical and Professional Moral
Foundation of Ancient India's Economic and Governance System.

4.25-4.50 p.m.

4.50 5.15p.m.

Announcement of VFIM 2013 Note of Gratitude Hi Tea

5.15 5.18p.m 5.18 5.30p.m. 5.30-6.00p.m.

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EVERY DAY DURING APRIL 19 21, 2012 6.00 7.00 a.m. 7.30 8.00 a.m 8.00 8.45a.m. Yoga Yagna Breakfast