प्रबंधन के प्रयोगधर्मा महर्षि

Summary

The text discusses the management principles exemplified by Acharya Mahashraman, the spiritual head of the Terapanth order. It begins by noting that his tenure followed that of two era-defining acharyas and that he has evolved from an introverted figure into an expert in management, with his life serving as a school of management. The text identifies three primary types of management: self-management, people management, and institutional management. Regarding self-management, the text highlights Acharya Mahashraman's disciplined daily routine as an ideal. Despite a busy schedule, he maintains a regular practice of waking at four in the morning for study, chanting, meditation, and other spiritual exercises. He also manages his physical health through walking, yoga, and a balanced diet. His time management skills were so recognized that even during Acharya Mahapragya's lifetime, Mahashraman's diary determined the schedule for all programs. In the area of people management, the text explains that as a religious leader, he must interact with hundreds of people daily. He has trained the monks around him to address the varied expectations of visitors, assigning different monks responsibilities such as teaching Jain philosophy, leading preksha meditation, or working on issues like de-addiction. A complex aspect is guiding the lives of over seven hundred monks and nuns, which requires understanding each individual's psychology and addressing their physical, mental, and spiritual needs. For institutional management, the text notes that the Terapanth order initially had no formal institutions, but now has numerous central bodies with thousands of branches. Acharya Mahashraman has streamlined these institutions by merging or dissolving unnecessary ones and initiated monthly meetings for their heads to improve coordination. He also established review and welfare councils and enhanced the significance of large community events, like the Maryada Mahotsav, by making them more substantive.