Create your Own Law

In Sanskrit ‘law’ is called dharma – meaning that “which holds” 

For example, what holds people onto planet earth? it’s the ‘law of gravity, if this law was missing, then everything would be out of control.

Similarly, in every home, organization, and country, a certain law exists that holds everyone together. In most cases, like in our homes, these laws are unwritten, yet documented as rules, regulations, constitutions, mission statements, etc.

here, Chanakya suggests that if the laws have not been set down in an organization, the king (the leader) should take the lead in setting them down:

“when all laws are perishing, the king here is the promulgator of laws, by virtue of his guarding the right conduct of the world consisting of the four varnas and four asramas.”

SO, if you are the leader of an organization, you have to take the lead in laying down the rules too. But, before you do that keep the following in mind:

A Law for What?

The first question one needs to answer is, why do I require this new law. Until this is clear, we will just be creating something mechanically without any clarity of what we are achieving.

In some companies where I conducted a ‘goal-setting workshop, I found that rule-setting was merely a formality, not something that ‘they’ really wanted from the depth of their hearts.  Compliance issues and government rules are signed about the setting up of new companies without even knowing why these rules have to be followed. As a leader, it is important to have a clear ‘VISION’ for the organization.

Benefit for All 

Let’s go back to the fundamental principle of Kautilya’s Arthashastra. 

What is the duty of a king?

“To consider the benefit of ALL his subjects and act accordingly.” Therefore, when you are making a policy, take into consideration the benefit of all and not just that of your own. The welfare of all is the foundation on which we build a country, society, and institute. If this is missing, then the subjects will be disappointed and, in the long run, will either replace their leader or search for a new one.

Fit For All

In the verse quoted here, Chanakya says that the king should make laws according to the four varnas and ashrams. This means that we are looking at various, deeper aspects of subjects and workers – such as age, talents, and natural qualities – while taking various decisions.

For Ex., an economically poor person stealing a piece of bread may be let off unpunished, as for him the act of stealing was a matter of survival, rather than greed. this human perspective is important.

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