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Dharma Concepts in Emotional Intelligence

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Hindu scriptures prescribe various interventions to improve the level of ethics in professional life. Living in accordance with dharma (natural order) propels an individual towards personal liberation (nirvana) and naturally invokes ethical behaviour, which turns out to be beneficial for society. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is based upon neuroscience and is also a natural order. This article examines the need for spirituality, the stages of development of compassion and the natural progression towards transcendence, all the while connecting with the concepts of Emotional Intelligence, mirror neuron systems and the parts of the brain involved in social intelligence. The article observes the areas of overlap between characteristics described under dharma and by Emotional Intelligence practices. Habits based upon Emotional Intelligence can be inculcated at an early age and practiced to help a person evolve. Collaboration between teachers of dharma and modern teachers who apply recent findings of neuroscience can lead to holistic development of executives and managers.

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  • Anjana Sen, 2012. "Dharma Concepts in Emotional Intelligence," Vision, , vol. 16(2), pages 93-99, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:vision:v:16:y:2012:i:2:p:93-99
    DOI: 10.1177/097226291201600202
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