Dharma

Question 1

Dharma

Answer 1

the individual is at the centre of the universe and therefore he/she is responsible for his/her actions and their consequences.

Question 2

The concepts supporting the dharma in business are:

Answer 2

• Public Good – business people should not work solely for personal benefit but also for the public good. While seeking personal benefit we must meet the needs of others.
• Effectiveness – optimal use of resources, preserving them for future generations
• Innovation – beyond survival, business must trigger continuous innovation, seeking effective solutions to meet the economic and social expectations.
• Learning – change and continuity have to coexist, so companies have to feed off society through processes of change, challenge and training.

Question 3

Varna

Answer 3

Means colour, the lighter the skin colour, the higher the caste

Question 4

Varna Caste Levels

Answer 4

• Brahmin (priests) are the highest caste, according to tradition they come from the mouth of Brahma
• Kshatriya (military – political class) come from the shoulders of Brahma
• Vaishyas (merchants, artisans and agricultural and livestock), were formed from Brahma’s hips
• Sudra (slaves) which come from the feet of Brahma
• Untouchables, or Dalits (pariahs, mlechas), are a class so low that it is considered outside the varna’s system