Philosophy of Transformation:

The Indian Philosophical Perspective

M.A (Leadership Science)

Semester III
Priya Vaidya

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Philosophy of Transformation

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 Philosophy of Transformation
• What is Philosophy of Transformation?
• Transformation [What is and What it is not?]
√ Meaning [ Generic]
(challenge our prejudices/dogmas/ideas about our
own /about others/thought-action/beyond)
√Probable Process: React, Review, Relook, Reinforce
√ Indicative Impact: Human life, Environment
&Future

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 Philosophy of Transformation
• Is change sporadic?
• Does Philosophy and Culture influence
transformation?
• Is Transformation superficial?
• Is Transformation possible?
• What is pseudo-transformation?
• Is Transformation a good practice for leaders?
• Other questions

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 Philosophy of Transformation
The Indian Philosophical perspective

Transformation-from the Indian philosophical

perspective :
(1)Spiritual framework [Matter-Spirit
partnership]
(2)Holistic approach-transformation
interconnected
(3)Values , Wisdom &Well being: We centric
dimensions
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 Indian Philosophical Perspective (I)
Philosophy of Transformation
Sr No School/approa Key word Crux TQ Leadership
ch

1 Veda/ Peace UltimateRe Transition Deeper realm to move

Upanisads ality In Thought within
Reflections Beyond material

2 Bhagavad Gita Synthesis Action, Inner and Idealistic

Devotion & outer Pragmatic
Knowledge interconnect Humanistic
3 Materialism Pleasure Eat, drink Perception Pragmatic
(Carvaka) and be only real Opportunistic
merry Present Progressive
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 Indian Philosophical Perspective
(II)
Philosophy of Transformation
Sr No School/approa Key word Crux TQ Leadership
ch

4 Buddhism Mindful Four Noble Problem Ascetic

Truths solving Pragmatic
Path formation Peaceful
Progress

5 Jainism Secrets to Self help Classification Ascetic

spiritual religion Clarity Methodical
elevation Contentment Elevation with discipline

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 Indian Philosophical Perspective (III)
Sr NoPhilosophy
School/
approach
of
Key Transformation
word Crux TQ Leadership

6 Yoga Awareness Going Channelizing energy

philosophy within Experiential patterns
Synthesis Explore
Enhance Systematic and integrated
process
Towards Peace.
7 Samkhya Meanigful Synthesis Manifestation Attributes/Traits [3]
manifestati of Purusha Purusa Harmony
on and Prakriti
Prakriti

8 Vedanta Self Exploratio Elimination Introspection

knowing n Elevation Inquiry
Innovation
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 Indian Philosophical Perspective (I)
Sr NoPhilosophy
School/
approach
of
Key Transformation
word Crux TQ Leadership

9 Vaishesika Category Entities & Peculiar System building

Classificati Relationshi Particular components
on p Dynamics of naturalism
Scientific and
Psycho-spiritual realm

7 Nyaya Means of Philosophic Clarity in Think tank strategy

Right al and thought Decision making
Knowledge religious Knowledge Knowledge centric
formation Negation of prejudices

8 Mimamsa Enlightenm Wisdom Going Compliance

ent on directed beyond Unfolding
Dharma Contentment

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 Indian Philosophical Perspective (IV)

• Theory of Purusarthas

• Shreyas …Preyas…Transformation

• Other important aspects

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 Transformation Index for leaders???
(I)
• Reference point:
[ Indian philosophical perspective]
[1] Spiritual quotient
[2] Emotional quotient
[3]Intelligent quotient
[4]Awareness quotient
[5] Sensitivity quotient
[6] Objectivity quotient

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 Transformation Index for leaders
(II)
• Other important aspects
• √ Philosophy connect
• √Cultural connect
• √Future concern
• √ National and global contribution
• √ Human centric and beyond approach
• Public domain percpetion

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 Relevance of Indian Philosophy & Philosophy of Transformation

[1] Global concern

[2] Development –Holistic perspective

[3] Integration of Thought, word, action

[4] Relook and application of Indian philosophy

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 Project work
[1] Construct Transformation Index for leaders
(Base : Indian philosophy)
[2] Case studies (Indian industry and transformation initiative)
[3]Develop learning modules for future leaders
[4] Develop appraisal design to track transformation
(Individual /Industry/Both
[5] Sick industries in India-survey from the Indian philosophical
perspective (Three case studies)

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