Here is a Notion-compatible table showing Ethical Guidance from the Bhagavad Gita for both individual conduct and administrative ethics — useful for UPSC Ethics (GS Paper IV) and philosophical references in answers.
| Sloka/Concept | Ethical Guidance | Application for Individual | Application for Administrator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nishkama Karma (Selfless Action) – Ch. 2, V. 47 | Focus on duty, not results | Perform duties sincerely without attachment to outcomes | Make decisions based on merit and justice, not personal gain or political pressure |
| 2. Svadharma (One's own Duty) – Ch. 3, V. 35 | Better to fail in one's duty than succeed in another's | Understand and follow one’s responsibilities based on role | Remain committed to the constitutional role even under pressure |
| 3. Equanimity (Samatvam Yoga Uchyate) – Ch. 2, V. 48 | Maintain calm in success and failure | Emotional stability and ethical clarity in personal life | Avoid bias or anger in governance, treat all citizens fairly |
| 4. Detachment (Vairagya) – Ch. 5, V. 10 | Renounce attachment while acting in the world | Avoid greed, possessiveness in personal relationships or money | Detachment from political affiliations and undue influence |
| 5. Self-Control (Indriya Nigraha) – Ch. 6, V. 5–6 | Control over senses and desires is key to ethical life | Resisting temptations and addictions | Avoid corruption, bribe, or abuse of power |
| 6. Dhyana (Meditation and Introspection) – Ch. 6 | Reflect before acting, maintain inner balance | Moral clarity, mental well-being | Ethical decision-making under pressure |
| 7. Leadership through Dharma (Raja Dharma) – Ch. 4, V. 13 | A king (leader) must act justly, uphold Dharma | Lead by example in family, society | Welfare of all (Lokasangraha), impartiality in governance |
| 8. Sattvik Traits – Ch. 16 | Values: humility, truth, compassion, purity | Cultivate inner virtues, honesty | Policy based on truth, not propaganda or manipulation |
| 9. Courage & Duty in Adversity (Arjuna’s Dilemma) – Ch. 1–2 | Don't abandon duty due to emotional conflict | Take ethical stands even when difficult | Avoid paralysis of governance in crises |
| 10. Avoidance of Tamasic Tendencies – Ch. 14 | Ignorance, laziness, and apathy are to be avoided | Avoid escapism, unethical shortcuts | Ensure efficient, active, and ethical public service |
Would you like a visual diagram (like a Gita-inspired Dharma Chakra) or connect these ideas to case studies or thinkers like Gandhi, Tilak, or Aurobindo?