Report by
Aishwarya Siingh
BAJMC Sem 2
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On a Wednesday evening at the
historic Oxford Bookstore on Park Street, ASCO attended the
launch of The Enlightened Manager: A Transformative Approach to Work
and Life. The event was more than a book release; it was a masterclass in
merging corporate strategy with the profound stillness of self-awareness.
Authored by Vishwanath Alluri (with Harry Eyres), the evening brought together
thought leaders to dissect how modern leadership can find its soul.
The author, Vishwanath
Alluri—founder of the Tanish Engineering Group—recounted his pivot from the
high-pressure tech world in 2014 to his work with the Jiddu Krishnamurti
Foundation. This shift is the heartbeat of his book. Charming the Kolkata crowd
with a quip about how Andhra and Bengal are united by their love for rice,
Alluri moved quickly into the "tool of negation." He argued that
management is not about "booking up" more tasks, but about
understanding the "How" over the "What."
Using compelling footage from a
2025 India-England cricket match and a high-stakes tennis match, Alluri
demonstrated that management is "awareness in the moment." In his
view, the athlete—and the manager—must focus on what is currently in hand rather
than being paralyzed by the potential outcome.
Chief Guest Debashis Sen, Ex-IAS
and Chairman of Smart City New Town, described the book as a timely
"zest" of Krishnamurti’s teachings. He noted that in an age of
distraction, forced concentration is a myth. "If you try to concentrate,"
he quoted the author, "your mind will freak away." Instead, he urged
for a return to being mindful and open-minded citizens.
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The panel discussion, featuring
moderator Dr. Arnab Basu and panelist Anamitra Chatterjee, explored the
"blurring between education and training." While training provides
the "How," true education explores the "Why," naturally
leading to solutions through reflection. Alluri concluded with the evocative
concept of "Coffee Darshan"—the idea that a solitary cup
of coffee can be a "pilgrimage inside you." As ASCO observed,
the event left the audience with a singular truth: to manage others
effectively, one must first find the "Panna"—the soul of
wisdom—within themselves.
Pic Credit: Rai Saha
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