Part 7/11:

Moving from critique to a positive vision, Patnayak proposes an alternative to the aggressive, war-like metaphor dominant in management language—shark tank, market domination, crush the competition. Instead, he advocates for a culture rooted in exchange and mutual respect.

He introduces Indian concepts:

• Mangala (auspiciousness): Prosperity and success that are built on positive values.

• Lakshmi: The goddess of wealth, symbolizing not just money but abundance, rooted in cultural and spiritual traditions. The oldest images of Lakshmi depict her as a tranquil figure sitting amidst elephants and lotuses—symbols of prosperity, growth, and harmony.