Yogic Principles of and with Reference to Individual and Corporate Social Responsibility.

A key element of all the Indian systems of philosophy is self-realization, leading to . , a branch of Indian philosophy, describes the techniques to attain the goal of or . The , which are the foundation of human pursuits, combine the spiritual value of with and worldly requirements, governed by . is the foundation for two purposes, according to : and . In the absence of affluence and security at society or at the individual level, following ethics and fulfilling desires become difficult. Hardships rear evil and disgust, while affluence rears virtues and love. The Vedic and philosophical traditions advocate wise use of wealth - onself-improvement, economic commotion, and charitable giving (Dāna). mentions that whatever is given to others selflessly as returns many times over (: 1-8). also specifies the disciplines of (non-hoarding) and (non-stealing), a balancing act of striking an equilibrium between our desires and virtues. Human beings have one universal duty or , which is a virtue. By virtue is meant the cultivation of compassion for our fellow beings; an individual social responsibility (ISR) which means to share and coexist with all living beings including insects, animals, etc., If ISR becomes a way of life, then corporate social responsibility will occur by its very nature. Nature follows the principle of "" - "this is not mine; it is for collective well-being." The ocean, sun, stars, moon, wind, trees, etc., perform functions to give to other's welfare not for themselves.