Importance of Jain Values in Shaping Business Ethics

Jainism is a religion with core scientific base and ethical practices. Religious practice of the Jain values in day-to-day curriculum can effectively build a strong business ethical structure. The twelve vows (anuvrats) – Non-violence; Truthfulness; Chasity; Non-stealing; Non-possessiveness; Limitation of directional movement; Limitation of areal movement; Avoidable activities; Equanimity; Specific fasting; Limiting consumables and non-consumables and Hospitality, plays an important role in shaping Right values – Right Faith; Right Knowledge and Right Conduct. Performing commercial activities in right ways can build an ethical work culture leading to a corruption free business activity, which will ultimately lead to a healthy, wealthy, and wise nation.

Author: Apurba Nanda Mazumdar; Julie Jain
Published: Select Date May 2021
Language(s): English
Content Type(s): Text
Region(s): Global
Link: https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105908.pdf
Scroll to Top