How to avoid office politics? 10 mantras of Geeta which will save career

Office Politics Tips: Bengaluru’s glittering tech parks or Noida The tall buildings of today’s office are no less than Kurukshetra. Swords do not move here, but invisible arrows of ‘gossip’, ‘pulling each other’s legs’ and ‘favouritism’ move.

Nikhil (name changed), an excellent software engineer, and Priya (name changed), an excellent marketing manager, are victims of this politics today. Nikhil’s confidence is broken when his boss presents his idea in the meeting as his own, while Priya is being targeted through ‘office gossip’.

People often ask whether the sutras of Geeta still apply in the modern corporate world? The answer is- yes. Because technology has changed, but human psychology is still the same.

After closely observing the pulse of the corporate corridors and understanding the nuances of ‘Decision Intelligence’, it is understood that the most accurate solution to these office problems is still hidden in the sutras of Lord Krishna. Here are 10 strategies that will help you win the Kurukshetra of your career like an unbeatable warrior. But let us know how-

When someone else takes the credit for your hard work

It often happens in the office that you sweat and someone else takes away all the praise. People like Nikhil become so sad over this that they lose interest in work. But remember, this theft of credit lasts only for a few days.

If you get angry or fight at that time, the management will consider you a ‘fighter’. The answer to politics is not given by shouting, but by changing one’s course. The one who steals your idea cannot steal your ability.

Geeta Sutra: Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma Faleshu Kadachan. Maa Karmaphalheturbhurma te Sangostvakarmani॥

Shri Krishna says that your right is only on the work, not on its praise or results. When you give up the expectation of praise and focus only on the quality of your work, your value increases so much that the company cannot function without you. The credit stealer will win once, but where will he come from with a new idea every time?

How to avoid gossip over tea and coffee

Priya felt that such things were being spread about her in the canteen which had nothing to do with the truth. Was Priya’s promotion based on any special recommendation? Such things are deliberately said to weaken you mentally. This is called ‘mind game’. Its purpose is to trouble you so much that you commit mistakes yourself and lose your confidence.

Geeta Sutra: Yada Sanharte Chaayin Kurmo’nganiv Sarvash. Indriyaanindriyaarthebhyastasya prajna pratishtita.

Shri Krishna gives the example of a tortoise. Just as a tortoise withdraws its body as soon as it sees danger, you too should cut yourself off from useless office talk. Ignore those things which are of no use to you. Your real power is to choose what to listen to and what not to listen to in the office.

How to handle yourself with the changing mood of your boss

The most difficult thing in office life is to maintain your peace. Sometimes the boss will praise you, and sometimes he will put you down without any reason. People like Nikhil and Priya take this behavior to heart and start thinking that What did I do wrong? This stress destroys your working power. the boss’s mood Season Understand it like this, sometimes it will be in your favor, sometimes not.

Geeta Sutra: Yogastha: Kuru Karmani Sangam Tyktva Dhananjay. Siddhayasiddhayo: Samo Bhootva Samatvam Yoga Uchyate.

Shri Krishna says that whether you win or lose, get praised or scolded, keeping yourself calm in both the situations is ‘yoga’. When you become emotionally calm, you will be able to see the activities of the office more clearly. Only a calm mind takes the best decisions.

When you are left alone in the office

‘Social isolation’ is a big method of politics. Priya started feeling that important mails were not being sent to her and she was not even being invited to the team lunch. This is a way to break you mentally so that you start considering yourself worthless. People often join hands with wrong people out of fear of this loneliness. But this is not the time to be afraid, but to recognize your strength.

Geeta Sutra: Uddhredatmanatmanam naatmanamvasadayet. Atmaiva hyyatmano bandhuratmaiva ripuraatman:॥

Shri Krishna says to save yourself. You are your best friend and you are your enemy. When no one supports you in the office, then work on your skills. Make yourself so capable that you do not need the help of any group.

Distance from friends who spread poison by speaking sweetly.

There are some people in every office who want to get closer to you by speaking ill of others. He will come to Priya and say, I heard that the boss is going to replace you with someone else. So that Priya gets nervous and takes some wrong step. Nikhil was also trapped in this trap. He felt that he was sharing his suffering, while he himself was arming his opponents.

Geeta Sutra: Tasmadsakta: Continuous Karyaam Karma Samachar. Asakto Hayacharankarma Paramapnoti Purush:॥

Here Shri Krishna talks about ‘anasakti’ i.e. not having attachment. Don’t get too attached to people in the office. Keep your relationship professional, not personal. When you don’t expect much from people and just mind your own business, no one can trap you in their words.

Your talent is your biggest security shield

Politics happens only where there is a lack of competence. If Nikhil and Priya were just mediocre employees, politics would have thrown them out long ago. It was his performance that kept him afloat. Your value in the office is determined by how important you are to the company. So, instead of wasting time on gossip, invest time in enhancing your skills.

Geeta Sutra: Buddhiyukto Jahatih Ubhe Sukritdushkrite. Tasmadyogaya Yujyasva Yoga: Karmasu Kaushalam.

Expertise in work is the real yoga. Your skill is the power that separates you from the crowd. When you become ‘perfect’ in your work, that skill becomes a shield which no arrow of politics can break.

Decisions taken in anger can prove costly

An insulting email was sent to Priya, to which she immediately wanted to respond in anger. People doing politics just want you to lose your temper so that they can prove you to be ‘disrespectful’ or ‘unprofessional’. One word spoken in anger can destroy your reputation. In today’s time, the messages and emails you write are recorded forever.

Geeta Sutra: Krodhaadbhavati समोहाः समोहातस्म्रितिविभ्रमः। Smriti bhramshad buddhinasho buddhinashatpranashyati.

Lord Shri Krishna says that anger kills a person’s intelligence and when intelligence does not work, a person causes harm to himself. Whenever you get angry in the office, wait at least 24 hours before responding. An answer given with a cool mind always leads to victory.

Keep your eyes open but don’t be a part of conspiracies

There is a difference between being straight and being stupid. Nikhil should know who is with whom in the office and what khichdi is being cooked. Being alert does not mean doing politics, but avoiding becoming its victim. You should know which way the wind is blowing. This is called ‘smart work’, taking the right step considering the situation.

Geeta Sutra: Tasmatsarveshu Kaleshu Mamanusmar Yudhya Ch. Mayyarpitmanobuddhirmamayvaishyasyasamshayam.

Shri Krishna says remember me and fight also. That means, remember your career goals and face office challenges boldly. Be careful, keep an eye around, but do not abandon your integrity and principles.

Take help of a right guide or mentor

In Kurukshetra, even a warrior like Arjun was accepting defeat until Krishna showed him the way. When Priya got involved in politics, she needed a person who could give her good advice. An experienced mentor can show you the path that you are unable to see on your own. Right advice saves you from taking wrong steps.

Geeta Sutra: Sarvdharmaanparityajya mamekam sharanam vraj. Aham twa sarvapapaybhyo mokshayishyami ma shucha:॥

What this means professionally is that when there is a lot of confusion, listen to your principles and a trusted mentor. When you are under the right guidance, fear and anxiety disappear and you are able to take the right decision.

The fruits of honesty and patience are sweet

It often seems that people who are lying or suppressing others are getting promoted quickly. Priya and Nikhil also started feeling that perhaps they too would have to become ‘tricksters’. But remember, the progress achieved through cleverness is very short-lived. Only those whose reputation (image) and hard work are solid survive for a long time.

Geeta Sutra: Yato Dharmastato Jai:॥

Where there is truth and duty, there is victory. You may face losses in the beginning, but in your long career your honesty and hard work will take you to the highest heights.

the most important thing

You cannot end office politics overnight, but you can definitely change your way of thinking. Kurukshetra is not outside, it is inside our mind. If you are alert and calm like Lord Krishna, then no ‘Shakuni’ can move you from your place. Remember, victory is not won by the one who has more ‘spoon’, victory is won by the one who has strong ‘skill’ and ‘patience’.

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