I-Knowledge – Learning Leadership from Indian Scriptures

The oldest Indian scriptures continue to hold significance and relevance in management education today. The ancient Indian scriptures provide many ways to explore contemporary management concepts, conflicts, dilemmas and trade-offs in business. True wisdom and knowledge never fades pervading scriptures like Vedas cosmic intelligence is valued and efforts are always made not only to preserve them but value them also. 

"I Knowledge" is a pioneering center for teaching management tools rooted in the wisdom of ancient Indian scriptures, to be initiated by Poddar Business School, emerging as one of the most prominent Business Schools in Jaipur. The center is dedicated to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern management practices. It intends to equip aspiring managers with invaluable insights from the rich heritage of Indian scriptures and apply them effectively in the contemporary business landscape.

This endeavor visualizes to integrate the profound teachings of Indian scriptures into modern management education, fostering ethical and value-driven leadership envisioning a future where managers draw inspiration from India's timeless wisdom to create sustainable, inclusive and socially responsible business practices. So far, only a few premiere institutes like IIMs have implemented this concept.

The prime objective is to research, interpret and promote the teachings of Indian ethos scriptures like Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, Upanishads and other philosophical texts to facilitate the understanding and application of these teachings in contemporary management contexts, cultivating leaders who lead with integrity, compassion and a holistic perspective.

The best part of the curriculum at ‘I Knowledge’ is that it is thoughtfully designed to strike a harmonious balance between conventional management education and profound insights from Indian scriptures. This would enable management students to get acquaint to diverse courses like: Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita; Ethical Business Practices from Chanakya Neeti; Timeless Management Wisdom from Arthashastra; Spiritual Intelligence in Corporate Leadership; Yoga and Stress Management and Vedic Mathematics for Business.

The Faculty at ‘I Knowledge’ comprises accomplished scholars, experienced management professionals and experts in Indian scriptures. ‘I Knowledge’ actively encourages research initiatives that explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern management.

‘I Knowledge’ offers various extra-curricular activities, including workshops, seminars, case studies, guest lectures and leadership retreats. These events provide opportunities for students to interact with industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs and prominent scholar and enriching their learning experience.

‘I Knowledge’ stands as a unique and progressive center within the management college, dedicated to empowering future leaders with deep insights from the Indian scriptures. By equipping the students with time-tested management tools and ethical principles, the incomparable center at Poddar Business School wishes to shape a new generation of socially responsible and enlightened business leaders, ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Apart from I-knowledge Poddar Business School has also established Center of Excellence

In Food and Agribusiness and Hospitality and Tourism Management. Today, no matter how much we rely on technology, we feel proud of our scriptures for the advanced intelligence it bestowed on us.