Who is a Dhira? ( Back , Next )

A Dhira is one who is situated in perfect knowledge and therefore steadfast in his endeavors. The Bhagavad-Gita defines a Dhira as one who is not bewildered by death or any other eventuality, because he is situated in Perfect Knowledge. For example, what is the most bewildering eventuality we all have to face? Obviously the answer is death -- it paralyzes even the wealthiest or strongest of men. And how does a Dhira react? With Perfect Knowledge of course. A Dhira knows that death is merely a process of changing an old and worn-out body for a new one. Similarly, a Dhira is able to deal with all other situations with intelligence, steadfastness and grave responsibility. His knowledge is perfect, not contrived and incomplete. Therefore, his response is intelligent, and not tainted with avarice, or hatred or any such less qualities. In short, in every way he is pillar of goodness and intelligence. The 'spiritual' approach is by no mean unique. Spirituality has always been a part of B-school learning. Of late, it indeed had come to the forefront. Deepak Chopra, a leading leadership guru speaks of 'soul of leadership' and offers a clever blend of eastern philosophy and business leadership. Ken Blanchard draws heavily from the Bible, as does Norman Vincent Peale or even successful-professional-with-a-message such as Ben Carson. Stephan Covey delivers the message of principle centric leadership that similarly anchored on spiritualism. The 'Dhira-Leadership through Perfect Knowledge' takes inspiration from the nonsectarian philosophy of the Bhagavad-Gita which delivers 'Perfect Knowledge.' MJ