HASTA BRATA
Leadership Principles of Ancient Java
Business & Finance, Management & Leadership, Decision Making & Problem Solving, Motivational, Leadership
| Author: | Ahmad Dzikran | ISBN: | 1230002428727 |
| Publisher: | Digitalbooks | Publication: | July 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ahmad Dzikran |
| ISBN: | 1230002428727 |
| Publisher: | Digitalbooks |
| Publication: | July 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Javanese classic wisdom teachings about leadership are based on cosmic consciousness that every celestials and natural thing such as the sun, stars, earth, wind, sea, and fire, offers valuable leadership lessons.
Those nature elements symbolize noble characters that should be imitated by all leaders in this world. For example, Star (Kartika) is a symbol of calmness, commitment, and consistency.
Even though they seem very small when you look them up in the sky at night, the stars’ actual size are many times bigger than what we can perceive with our eyes. So we should not so easily be misled by what our eyes are trying to make us believe. Likewise, a leader should not worry too much about what impression others have about him/her. He may be aware of his own shortcomings or incapability, but he should always firmly believe in himself. This optimistic attitude will enable him to overcome any obstacle he faces in life.
Thus, the Hasta Brata teaching teaches men how to cultivate cosmic awareness. This way, the entire universe and everything that resides within it will become useful means for contemplation of one’s earthly existence. Then the higher meaning and purpose of life will become evident to him, which will ultimately lead him to the realization of liberation (Sanskrit: moksa).
Javanese classic wisdom teachings about leadership are based on cosmic consciousness that every celestials and natural thing such as the sun, stars, earth, wind, sea, and fire, offers valuable leadership lessons.
Those nature elements symbolize noble characters that should be imitated by all leaders in this world. For example, Star (Kartika) is a symbol of calmness, commitment, and consistency.
Even though they seem very small when you look them up in the sky at night, the stars’ actual size are many times bigger than what we can perceive with our eyes. So we should not so easily be misled by what our eyes are trying to make us believe. Likewise, a leader should not worry too much about what impression others have about him/her. He may be aware of his own shortcomings or incapability, but he should always firmly believe in himself. This optimistic attitude will enable him to overcome any obstacle he faces in life.
Thus, the Hasta Brata teaching teaches men how to cultivate cosmic awareness. This way, the entire universe and everything that resides within it will become useful means for contemplation of one’s earthly existence. Then the higher meaning and purpose of life will become evident to him, which will ultimately lead him to the realization of liberation (Sanskrit: moksa).
