UdyamGita

The Gita Blueprint for Leading and Winning in Business

UdyamGita

Karma Sanyāsa Yoga

Chapter 5 - Verse 18
विद्याविनयसम्पन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि |
शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिता: समदर्शिन: || 18||

Translation

Learned ones will see the Lord in all beings - in educated, pious
people, in exalted scholars, in cows, in elephants, in dogs, in cruel people
who kill animals, and indeed in all. Such persons will see the same
blemishless Lord of infinite auspicious attributes present in everyone.

Unfiltered First Take

The true quality of an entrepreneur is humbleness and respect for others. He does not differentiate between people based on the roles they perform. At the end of the day, everyone is human, working for the same purpose and contributing to the progress of the organization. The job they do has nothing to do with their humanness.

The eagerness to contribute, curiosity to learn new things to contribute better, consistently giving their best, bringing a positive mindset to work, and having team spirit are qualities seen across all job functions. A good entrepreneur is empathetic, humble, non judgmental, unbiased, and impartial at heart. When these qualities are deeply imbibed, he radiates positivity around him and attracts the best intentions from people. As a result, people are willing to give their best and help him succeed.

UdyamGita Interpretation

Krishna defines true wisdom not by scholarship or status, but by equal vision. When knowledge matures into humility, distinctions based on external labels lose relevance. What remains visible is the same underlying essence in all.

Business Insight

The defining quality of a great entrepreneur is humbleness expressed as respect.

A mature founder does not value people by their designation, visibility, or perceived importance. Roles differ; human worth does not. Every individual comes to work with the same fundamental intention—to contribute, to grow, and to be part of something meaningful.

Curiosity, eagerness to learn, commitment, positivity, and team spirit are not tied to job titles. They are distributed across the organization, often in unexpected places.

Leadership Lesson

When leaders are empathetic, non-judgmental, and impartial by heart, something powerful happens:

  • People feel safe to express ideas
  • Effort becomes voluntary, not enforced
  • Collaboration replaces competition

Such leaders do not demand respect—they radiate it. And respect, once radiated, returns multiplied. Teams willingly give their best, not out of fear or obligation, but out of alignment and trust.

Key Takeaways

  • True leadership begins with equal respect for all roles.
  • Humility strengthens authority; it does not weaken it.
  • Judgment blinds potential; empathy unlocks it.
  • Positive leadership energy attracts positive intent.
  • Organizations thrive when humans are valued beyond titles.

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