Hindi wisdom and insights for global leaders: Indian conceptualization of wisdom - emic perspective and lessons for global leadership

Ankita Sharma and Abhishek Sharma explore the nexus of the Hindi language culture with the Bhagavad Gita and other Indian religious scriptures, as well as its manifestation in different Indian wise leadership case studies. In general, global leaders need to be aware that Hindi is an important part of a diverse array of Indian languages. Two research methodologies, an AI-driven word search technique and a collection of interviews with Hindi-speaking individuals, were used by the authors to gather data about its implicit dimensions underlying wisdom. The study revealed an array of difficult to translate terms, for example: Gyan-Vigyan-Pragyan (knowledge-science-wisdom), appropriate application of knowledge, and dharma for right thought and right action. These concepts relate to wise leadership dimensions such as logic, aesthetics, and ethics. Hindi leadership wisdom-in-practice illustrates how these ideas are enacted in decision making and problem solving with a focus on establishing multiple norms and standards for flexibility to adapt to different circumstances. In sum, the approach is anchored in diversity to provide for flexibility of the mind which in turn enables many Indians to be effective global leaders.