Management by Consciousness

Management by Consciousness by G.P. Gupta is a pioneering and genuinely original work that brings the integral philosophy of Sri Aurobindo — one of India's greatest spiritual thinkers — into direct dialogue with the practical world of business leadership and organisational management. Moving far beyond conventional management theory, Gupta makes a compelling case that lasting organisational excellence cannot be achieved through systems, incentives, or processes alone, but must begin with the inner transformation of the people within the organisation.

The book draws on key concepts from Aurobindo's integral yoga — including sincerity, self-giving, collective consciousness, aspiration, and the transformation of ego — and shows how these principles manifest in organisational contexts. Gupta argues that a manager who has begun the inner work of self-awareness and self-mastery brings a quality of presence, discernment, and inspiration to their role that no technique or framework can replicate.

The vision Gupta articulates is one of organisations as fields of conscious evolution — places where the development of human potential is understood as both the means and the end of organisational life. This is not a utopian vision but a practical one, grounded in Sri Aurobindo's integral understanding of how inner and outer development reinforce each other.

A thought-provoking, intellectually serious, and deeply original contribution to the literature on leadership and management — essential reading for anyone drawn to the intersection of Eastern spiritual philosophy and the practical challenges of leading people and organisations in the modern world.

Product Details

ISBN: 978938649743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: G.P. Gupta
Publisher: Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publications
Recommended Age: 18+
Weight: Approx. 260 g
Delivery Time: 5-7 Business Days