REDISCOVERING THE MANAGEMENT LESSONS FROM THIRUKKURAL

Dr.K.C Arunadevi January 21, 2022

Every organization is striving hard to achieve their goals in today’s competitive global business environment. Leaders are trying to find out different strategies to succeed in their business. Rediscovering the different strategies contributed by the expert Thiruvalluvar in Thirukkural will help the business leaders to have better clarity and understanding in overcoming challenges in their business journey. The great saint Thiruvalluvar contributed towards Personality Development, Leadership qualities, Strategies, Team Work, Recruitment and Selection and many other areas in management. A few examples of his contribution is quoted here to explore the value of his contribution to the future young generation for their personal and career development.

The expert Thiruvalluvar has contributed towards Self Discipline as it helps a person to enjoy happiness and success throughout his/her lifetime. In Kural 131,

Ozhukkam Vizhuppanh Tharalaan Ozhukkam
Uyirinum Ombap Padum

He explained about Self Discipline as a treasure of a person which has to be valued more than one’s life. Everything about Self Discipline is covered in these eight words of Kural. He explained about Tireless Effort as the continuous and constant effort of a person will help a person to achieve great things in his/her life in Kural 619.

Theivaththaan Aakaa Theninum Muyarchithan
Meyvaruththak Kooli Tharum

Thiruvalluvar teach us several ethical business practices for effective business leadership in organisations. The principles of ethics taught by Thiruvalluvar will definitely help our business leaders to reach great heights.