Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a broad historical review of critical wisdom literature of ancient Indian tradition and examine how these precepts can complement and enrich the contemporary managerial frames.Design/methodology/approachThe paper attempts to critically review remarkably deep religious and secular traditions of India and integrate them in a conceptual model.FindingsThe paper findings point towards the need for a holistic frame in overcoming fragmented viewpoints of contemporary management by strengthening the reflective domains of the managerial world.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of the paper lies in its didactic nature and the specificity of the contextual boundary limiting its ready transferability.Practical implicationsThe paper provides a pointer in extending horizons of business or non‐business organizations in opening up their possibilities for achieving holistic managerial perspectives by combining economic, social and other higher order sustainable goals.Originality/valueThe paper's contribution is in its integrative value of some of the key themes of Indian wisdom literature and demonstrating their relevance to the modern management.
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