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Mentors in Indian Mythology

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Mentoring is the widely discussed topic in the business world of today. But this mentoring had its origin in India, thousands of years ago, in the form of Guru-Shisya relationship or the ‘Gurukul’ system of education of India. Mentoring is a relationship, which gives people the opportunity to share their professional and personal skills and experiences, and to grow and develop in the process. Since it is generally presumed that the concept and practice of mentoring originated from that country and this country, this article tries to bring out the truth that the practice of Mentoring had its root in India. This article therefore starts with mentioning about various types of gurus, benefits and negative experiences in mentoring and lists out prominent Mentor-Protégés (Guru-Shisyas) mentioned in the Indian mythology and through that tries to explain the importance of the mentor/guru for everyone in all facets of life.

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  • P. Nachimuthu, 2006. "Mentors in Indian Mythology," Management and Labour Studies, XLRI Jamshedpur, School of Business Management & Human Resources, vol. 31(2), pages 137-151, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:manlab:v:31:y:2006:i:2:p:137-151
    DOI: 10.1177/0258042X0603100203
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