ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the long tradition of spirituality in India and its continuing relevance. It shows how spirituality is an integral part of Indian life and explains how international managers can explore various spiritual practices, such as yoga and meditation. The Indian concept of self is closely related to adhyAtma, and people strive to balance the spiritual and the material aspirations, as captured in the indigenous Indian leadership models. The implications of adhyAtma for doing business in India are examined by presenting a critical incident. The concept of self has been studied from multiple perspectives in India. A review of the study of self in India reveals that indeed the core of Indian self is metaphysical, and it has been the focus of study by philosophers as well as by psychologists. In the traditional Indian worldview, people were assigned social roles according to their phase of life.
