The Gita is a Hindu scripture written in Sanskrit that is thought to have been written by the sage Vyasa. The Gita is all about action and how it forms the cornerstone of all kinds of success. The Gita’s primary focus is on karma, also known as action.
The Bhagavad Gita has deep lessons for everyone, including businesspeople.
Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur, a serial entrepreneur, or an experienced one, the lessons below will be useful to you. Read on!
1. “KarmanyeVadhikaraste Ma PhaleshuKadachana,
Ma Karma PhalaHeturBhurmaTeySangostvaAkarmani”
Aim high and never give up on your goal.
Many of us settle for smaller dreams because we lack clarity. According to the Gita, it is not obstacles that prevent us from achieving our goals, but rather a clear path that leads to a more modest objective. As an entrepreneur, you might occasionally be tempted to choose the simpler route, but Bhagavad Gita reminds us to stay focused and aim for something bigger. Simultaneously, as one begins to achieve and ascend to greater heights, becoming obsessed with results is harmful, and one may quickly lose balance. Just stay on the path and discover how to value the journey more than the final destination.
Without thinking about the outcome or the result, every entrepreneur should concentrate on their work or karma. You should enjoy the journey there rather than focusing so much on the end result.
2.“Sreyan svadharmo vigunah paradharmat svanusthitat
Svadharme nidhanam sreyah paradharmo bhayavahah”
Believe in yourself and your future.
There may be times as an entrepreneur when it would be so much simpler to give up and let someone else handle the pressure. The Bhagavad Gita serves as a gentle reminder that it is preferable to live your destiny imperfectly than to imitate someone else’s life so-called perfect life. Therefore, trust your path even though it may be difficult, and have faith in yourself.
The grass always looks greener on the other side. No matter how many hardships you face in your entrepreneurial journey believe in yourself and take steps every day to do better than yesterday.
3. “uddhared atmanatmanam natmanam avasadayet
atmaiva hy atmano bandhur atmaiva ripur atmanah”
Take control of your will and act on it.
Do not let yourself down; instead, strengthen yourself through the strength of your resolve and efforts. Your only ally and a crucial component in your entrepreneurial journey is your will to become.
The seasoned businessperson must first overcome his will and discover an inner strength that perseveres through both good and bad times. You need strong determination and consistency to walk to the heights of success.
4. “maatra-sparshas-tu kaunteya shitosna-sukha-duhkha-dah
Agamapayino-anityas tams titiksasva bharata”
Control your thoughts and emotions.
Nobody ever promised that life would be simple. But if you choose to view it that way, it can certainly be thrilling and enjoyable. Ups and downs, unforeseen events, and more will happen to you. Keep your cool and resist being impacted by these changes during such times. The mind can be an enemy for those who are unable to control it, according to the Bhagavad Gita. A person who is unmoved by contrasts such as pain and pleasure, heat or cold, and who puts both friends and foes on an equal footing will always achieve great heights.
If you master the art of controlling your thoughts and emotions then you can be the strongest and most successful person in all walks of life. Our emotions make us take decisions that will not favor us in the long term so keeping a check on them and making rational decisions is the only way to succeed as an entrepreneur.
5.“tri-vidham narakasyedam dvāram nāśanam ātmanah
kāmah krodhas tathā lobhas tasmād etat trayam tyajet”
Overcome greed and serve society.
Today’s largest start-ups are concentrated on societal improvement. Most of them are addressing an issue that already exists, thereby benefiting society as a whole. Some people are more concerned with opening up new opportunities, which also benefit society as a whole. In this world of materialistic pursuits, always look beyond greed because it can lead to destructive behavior. The journey of an entrepreneur is full of distractions, so it’s critical to protect your mind from them.
6. “vasamsi jirnani yatha vihaya navani grhnati naro ’parani
tatha sarirani vihaya jirnany anyani samyati navani dehi”
Learn to quickly adapt to changes.
It is simple to state that adaptability and versatility are essential for success. The most important lesson for any entrepreneur, though, is to learn to adapt to the changes. Learn to be flexible, inventive, and open to new possibilities.
Be creative, open-minded, and willing to learn from experiences like a sponge rather than being adamant. It is better to adjust to a change as quickly as possible. The only thing that is constant is change.
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Above all, according to the entrepreneurial spirit, you need innovation, perseverance, and hard work. If you want to make your dream a reality, you must try again and again with patience and grace.