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Leading with Oneness: An Īśopaniṣad Perspective

Author(s) Dr. Richa Baghel
Country India
Abstract This paper investigates are modern leadership qualities embedded in the verses of the Īśopaniṣad be identified, interpreted, and integrated into a framework that links spiritual wisdom with contemporary organisational and leadership models for practical application; by integrating qualitative hermeneutic-thematic analysis with empirical validation though small sample group for applied thematic and quantitive methods. The eighteen verses of the text were decoded to identify leadership constructs, which were then clustered into three overarching dimensions - Interpersonal Inner Grounding and Ethics, Interpersonal Vision and Adaptability, and External Future-Oriented Sustainability - forming a holistic leadership framework. A survey-based approach, with purposive and snowball small sampling, was employed to assess perception of these constructs in modern organisational setting. Findings highlight the distinct significance of the Īśopaniṣad’s emphasis on oneness, detachment, balance, and authenticity in addressing modern challenges such as ethical decision-making, digital transformation, sustainability, and employee well-being. The results demonstrate strong alignment between the text’s spiritual principles and contemporary theories of authentic, ethical, and transformational leadership. Practical implications include applications in leadership development, training, and organisational strategy, while theoretical contributions expand global leadership discourse by positioning Indian philosophical thought alongside dominant Western paradigms. Ultimately, the research underscores the potential of ancient spiritual traditions to enrich management scholarship and practice, offering a model of leading with oneness for a complex and interconnected world.
Keywords Key words Īśopaniṣad, Oneness, Spiritual-Leadership, Indian Value System, Ethics, Organisational Strategy.
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-28

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