Author Sridhar Rammurthy launched a new book in New Delhi that applies ancient Indian wisdom to contemporary workplace leadership [1, 2].
The work seeks to bridge the gap between historical strategic insights and the pressures of modern management. By utilizing the Itihaas Performance Model, the author said that leaders can improve decision-making through the lens of psychological and strategic frameworks found in ancient texts [2].
The book, titled "Itihaas: A Performance Model for Modern Leadership" [1], was published by Rupa Publications [1]. According to a news release from June 7, 2024, the project focuses on adapting the teachings of Hindu epics for the corporate world [2].
Rammurthy draws specifically from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Bhagavad Gita to build his model [2]. These texts provide the foundation for the strategic and psychological insights intended to help leaders navigate complex organizational challenges [2].
The launch event in New Delhi served as the primary platform to present the model's application to the modern workplace [2]. The approach treats these epics not merely as religious or historical narratives, but as practical guides for executive performance and management [2].
By synthesizing these traditional narratives with modern business needs, Rammurthy said he aims to provide a structured alternative to Western leadership paradigms [2]. The model emphasizes a holistic approach to leadership that balances individual performance with broader organizational goals [2].
“Ancient Indian wisdom applied to modern leadership.”
The introduction of the Itihaas Performance Model reflects a growing trend of integrating indigenous cultural philosophy into global business management. By framing the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita as strategic toolkits rather than just spiritual texts, the work attempts to legitimize traditional Eastern psychological frameworks within the structured environment of corporate leadership.
