CSR in the context of Bhagavad Gita – Article of Partner – Mr. Makarand Joshi is Published in Chartered Secretary in June 2021!!
Satvik Dana means charities for the right cause, right person, and right time with proper process and without any expectation in return. Bhagavad Gita elaborates on Satvik, Rajas, and Tamas charities and destiny arising out of such charities. Recent changes in Section 135 and corresponding rules are actually pushing corporates to do a very well thought, well processed CSR without even any remote economic or other benefits in return. There would be corporates that will implement these provisions in a true sense and there would be some which will try to somehow meet the letter without adhering to its true intent. If implemented in letter and spirit it will not only help to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals set by UN but at the individual and corporate level also it will forward such person/ entity. This validation we get when we reconcile the modern concept of CSR and the teachings of Lord Shree Krishna in Bhagavad Gita!!