Associability of Corporate Ethics with Yamas and Niyamas of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

Relevance- In times of cut throat competition in corporates, personal and professional challenges have increased
by many times. There has been an increase in cases of dishonesty, corruption, work dis-satisfaction, sexual
exploitation and disrespect for colleagues at work place. The holistic approach of Indian Wisdom is needed for
modern management to integrate work with its essence and professional skills with values. Value-based holistic
approach to management will ensure such all-round wholesome human development and prosperity. In this review
article, Patanjali’s Yoga sutras are evaluated for their practical relevance in today’s competitive corporate world.
Aims and objectives The single pointed objective of this research is to evaluate the associability of yamas and
Niyamas from yog sutras, with modern corporate ethics.
Methodology- The methodology of this work is a theoretical review of classical yogic text ‘Yog Sutra’, and
modern texts of corporate ethics.
Major Findings A management with proper combination of values and skills can assure harmony and progress
of organisation as well as society. The 5 Yamas and the 5 Niyamas, mentioned in Yoga Sutras, are not only the
starting grounds for yogic sadhna but also co-relate with the professional ethics needed to succeed in a long term
business. Individual ethics like leadership, honesty, trust, loyalty etc., are found to be strongly co-related with the
yamas and niyamas of Maharshi Patanjali. Further these ethical assets can be inculcated in corporate employees
through practice of yoga. This review revisits balance between profit making business skills and ethics embedded
in yogic wisdom.