NITTE MEENAKSHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Seminar Report on
“LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF RAVANA”

Submitted by:
Mr. K M TRILOK KUMAR
USN :1NT21BA036

Under the guidance of

Dr. MALINI T N
Associate Professor
 CONTENTS

 Introduction to the topic

 Background / Reason for choosing the topic
 The aim and scope of the topic
 Highlights from the Reference Case Study
 Observations and Learning
 Conclusion
 Bibliography / References
 INTRDUCTION
Ravana is a rakshasa (demon) with ten heads and ten sets of arms, and is the king of the island Lanka. Long before
Rama's birth, Ravana acquired powers from the gods Brahma and Shiva through prayer and sacrifices Ravana is the
mythical multi-headed demon-king of Lanka in Hindu mythology. With ten heads and twenty arms, Ravana could
change into any form he wished. Representing the very essence of evil, he famously fought and ultimately lost a
series of epic battles against the hero Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu.

His father was Visravas (son of Pulastya, one of the

creator Prajapati) and his mother Nikasa, also a
demon and mother of the cannibal demonsRavana had
many sons, notably Aksa, who had three heads,
symbolic of the three stages of fever (heat, cold, and
sweating), and Indrajit (aka Meghanada)
BACKGROUND / REASASON FOR CHOOSING THE
TOPIC
History is chosen for victory
Everything in this world is depends up on the perspective we see, the fact is that we may be the
good person but we all are bad in some one’s storey. some people are bad in storey some are bad
in character it depends up on the character but leadership qualities will be there in good and bad
character

 Ravana was one the most ardent devotee of Shiva

 He was one the most able warriors in the Hindu mythology
 He was a master of sciences
 Not only was he a skilled warrior and a scientist, he was also an excellent veena player
THE AIM AND SCOPE OF THE TOPIC:
• Discipline
• Clear vision
• Quick decision
• Clear command
• Better crisis handling
• Control over peer group
 CASE STUDY:
1. RAVANA’S LAST WORDS TO LAKSMANA
When the demon king Ravana was attacked by Lord Rama and was nearing his
 
death, Rama asked his brother Lakshman to go to him and learn something which
no other person except an erudite Brahmin like Ravana could ever teach him. The
story goes that after shooting the fatal arrow on the battlefield of Lanka, Ram told
his brother, Lakshman, “Go to Ravana quickly before he dies and request him to
share whatever knowledge he can. A brute he may be, but he is also a great
scholar”. At this Ravana said that if you have come to me as a student then you
must sit at my feet because teachers must be respected and you want to learn
lessons. Lakshman went to Ravana and this time he stood near his feet. Ravana
seeing Lakshman standing near his feet told him secrets that would make anyone's
life successful. Ravana said, the most important lesson of life is that you must
defer the bad action as much as you can and you must do good action without any
delay and as much early as you can. If you follow this rule, you can save not only
yourself but many other people from being damaged.
2. RAVANA DOING YAGA FOR RAMA

 According to Ramayana, it is said that Rama’s army created

the bridge to Lanka, for this, they set up a Yagya for Shiva's
blessings. And the biggest truth at that time was that Ravana
was the biggest Bhakta of Shiva in the entire world. He was
half Brahman also. Therefore, he was the best person to
perform yaga. In this way, Ravana performed the yaga and
gave Rama his blessings. Also, we all know that Ravana was
the most learned scholar to ever live. Ram told Lakshmana to
sit beside Ravana when he was dying and learn important
lessons in statecraft and diplomacy.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR REFERENCE CASE STUDY
 Communication
 Empathy

 Integrity

 Knowledge sharing

 Negotiation

 Motivation

 Dictatorship
 OBSERVATIONS AND LEARNING:

 DEDICATION
 INNOVATION
 ACCOUNTABILITY
 PRESERVENCE
 SACRIFICE
 KNOWLEDGE
 POWERFUL 
 EMPATHY
 INFLUENCE OTHERS
 CONCLUSION:
 History is chosen for victory
 Everything in this world is depends up on the perspective we see, the fact is that we may be the
good person but we all are bad in some one’s storey. Some people are bad in storey some are bad
in character it depends up on the character but leadership qualities will be there in good and bad
character.
 Ravana was one the most ardent devotee of Shiva
 He was one the most able warriors in the Hindu mythology
 He was a master of sciences
 Not only was he a skilled warrior and a scientist, he was also an excellent veena player
 While most interpretation describes him as a cruel ruler, the actual Ramayana’s describes ravana
as an excellent and very able king.
 He was a devoted, husband, father and a brother
 RAVANA IS KILLED EVERY YEAR BECAUSE LEGENDS NEVER DIE
BIBLIOGRAPHY / REFERENCES:
 RAVANA SERIAL (ZEE TV)
 SEYA KE RAM (STAR PLUS)
 Anonymous. Hindu Myths. Penguin Classics, 2004.
 Dowson, J. Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion; Geography, History. DK Print
World, 2000.
 Hackin, J. Asiatic Mythology. Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1963.
 Harle, J. Art &Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent 2ND EDITION. Ysle UP,1994, 1994.
 Michell, G. Hindu Art and Architecture. Thames & Hudson, 2000.
 "Ravana". Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
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