Management Lesson from Ganpati Festival 

Today is a very auspicious day "Ganesh Chaturthi". Lord Ganesha is the symbol of education, wisdom, good fortune and prosperity.  Lord Ganesh is also known as Gajanan, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda, Siddhi.

Come Ganapati festival and you would see various idols of Lord Ganesha’s being worshipped across the country. One specific observation is that every idol of God is highly decorated, well ornamented and painted in the brightest of the colours.  God is never seen alone, these are sweets (laddu’s), the green grass, the mouse, the garland and various other accessories always courting the idol.

Ganesha Management Strategy admonishes one to be highly presentable in every wake of life. Opportunities may appear anywhere anytime and it needs to be grabbed instantly. Wherever you go – give your best presentation. Presentation is not just about clothes, it’s about your smile, confidence and preparation. You do not require a high-value car to impress people around you,  on the contrary, being simple and speaking the right thoughts from the core of your heart can make you stand out.

Friends, the learnings from Ganesha Management Strategy are unlimited and unfathomable.  These are valuable lessons on life skills and management which if adopted by people can make them highly successful in personal and professional pursuits. 

See this idol of Lord Ganesha and gain insights from the perspective of spirituality and management 
Head= atmaan


Body= maya
Elephant head= wisdom
Trunk= Om
Upper right hand= eternal path and a remover of obstacles
Left hand noose= gentle implement to capture all difficulties

Ganesha Symbolism:


Source: Speaking Tree


Dr.Pawan

Mittal School of Business

LPU

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