Indian leadership operates under ethical evaluation—leaders are judged not only by what they achieve but by whether they lead righteously. The dharmic framework asks: Does the leader rule justly? Does the leader protect followers? Does the leader maintain ethical standards?
Does the leader fulfill leadership duty? Good leadership is righteous leadership. Results achieved through unethical means do not make leadership good; success does not justify wrongdoing. Treating followers fairly, protecting them from harm, maintaining equity, and leading in accordance with what is right—these matter alongside outcomes.
If you lead, know that you will be evaluated against ideals of what leadership should be, not just practical results. Acting ethically is not optional extra but core requirement.
If you follow, evaluate your leaders not just by what they achieve but by how they lead. Ethical failure is leadership failure even when accompanied by success.
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