Ramayana: The Epic of Entrepreneurial Lessons
6. Be armed with knowledge, strategy, intelligence, skills, commitment
These are the weapons that helped Rama win the mammoth battle and would help you in this exciting and demanding journey. Rama said to his army before entering into the battle, “Arm yourself with these and no war will be lost.” After the battle, his army—the group of men and monkeys defeated the heavily equipped Ravana and his forces.
5. Consult subordinates on important matters and allow them to give their opinions freely
When Vibhishan defected, Rama took him under his protection. He then had a talk with the various army chiefs some of whom disagreed with Rama. Instead of punishing them, Rama got them to accept his decision. Everybody felt that their opinions had been heard and that their objections had been clarified. Empowerment of subordinates to question his decisions was a key and unique quality of Rama which contrasted with Ravana who never allowed anybody to contradict him.
