On this auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, would like to share some lessons from the life of Lord Hanuman with my accounting family.
1. Thanklessness to Thankfulness: So many times, I heard saying Accountants, this is thankless job. No matter how hard we work, or how good we perform, we are never appreciated. Here, we can learn from Hanuman Ji, Do your best, not for appreciation, but own satisfaction. Some people forever live with childhood concept, if writing in rough notebook, do not care about impression of words, but if it is school note book, try to write neat and clean, that’s not right approach, always do your best. Unnecessarily do not compare yourself with others, See Positive things in life and show gratitude to Lord for all Thy Blessings. Let your actions speak louder than your words. There were many great warriors in the army of Sugreeva, but it was only Hanuman Ji, who earned infinite respect and rewards and transformed to bless all pure and noble souls as immortal almighty God.
2. Be Enthusiastic: Accountants are most trust worthy professionals in any organisation. They can be entrusted with any task. If you have time, never deny saying it is not my/our job, but purchase/sales/HR/Admin’s Job. Accept the challenge/responsibility and be open to learning. You must feel proud, you can do anything. Like in Ramayana, It was Hanuman Ji, who can be trusted to perform any task, no matter how hard it appeared to be.
3. Be Flexible: Be flexible in your approach and decisions. Never make any assumption, specially in accounts payable domain you can doubt anything, but before assuming anything, enquire the right person. Like Hanuman Ji, when entered in Lanka, did not assume that all creatures there would be evil. That’s the reason; he could get the support from Vibhishana. Also be analytical. Decision should be according to circumstances, e.g. dealing with Sursa and Lankini on the way to Lanka, Hanuman Ji dealt differently. The way you handled income tax assessment may not be applied in custom or labour laws. Assess each task differently and make strategy accordingly.
4. Finish what you start: Never be disheartened, if circumstances are not in your favour. When Lakshmana was badly wounded and was almost killed by Indrajit Meghnath. Hanuman Ji took the responsibility to get the Sanjeevani herb from the mount Dunagiri in the Himalayas. He had deadline (We all accountants live with so many deadlines, but here failure in meeting the deadline meant to be death of Lakshmana). When he started his journey, Ravan created so many obstacles, first Kalanemi appeared as saga to deceive hanuman ji, then identical herbs on the mountain made Hanuman Ji to carry the Mountain, on the way, on account of misunderstanding hit by Bharata, But finally he succeed to meet the deadline, and saved the life of Lakshmana. Similarly, we accountant are bound to meet so many deadlines in our daily life, internal reports to dates to deposit tax and filling various returns. There would be many obstacles, unplanned projects, unplanned leaves by someone in team, so always be ready to face such issues. Take each project/task as seriously, as it is a matter of life and death, and you will never fail.
5. Be Loyal but not Blind Devotee: Once our team leader in one of orgainsations, I worked told me, “Sukhvinder, I want a team, who are full loyal to me. If I ask them to jump from Top Floor of the building, they accept and execute my order silently, without any question.” I replied, Same with me, But prefer before jump, atleast once they ask me, Are you Sure? The companies, which run with the principle “Boss is always right”, can never survive in long run. Loyalty of Hanuman Ji can never be challenged, but at many instances, He advised and opposed the Lord Rama in his decisions. So, always respect your boss and all seniors in the company, but if feel something is wrong or can be executed in better way, be open to share your view. Do not expect to be worked upon always, but sometimes it may be. And at the same time, listen to your subordinates, discuss all important matters. Do not disclose everything, but wherever and whenever possible be transparent.
6. Be Fearless: When after Ashok Vatika, Incident, Ravan met Hanuman Ji in his Mansion, everyone was terrified as Ravan was furious, But Hanuam Ji was calm and presented himself as ambassador/diplomat of Rama. Similarly, An Accountant has to deal with so many professionals in his career, some very arrogant and some humble. From a bank/tax clerk to bank manager/commissioner. Vendors/Customers, Auditors, Inspectors, Advocates and so on. Always be calm and face the situation and people with patience.
7. Enjoy your work: No matter how tough and challenging task was assigned to Hanuman Ji. He always enjoyed the work. He never complained. Whether to go for the search of Maa Sita or to build the bridge on the sea. Similarly, Accountants are assigned many unwanted projects like transition from one accounting software to another, testing automation projects, integrating inventory/HRMS/Taxation softwares with main accounting softwares. Sometimes, it might be very boring tasks, but an accountant must learn, how to enjoy and complete these projects successfully.
8. Be Humble: Never be arrogant or show off your status. In most of the organisation, specially owner based organisations, accountants get special treatment. He or she is always called to discuss all important matters and participate in all strategic decisions. When Hanuman Ji returned from Lanka, He had many accomplishments to explain Rama, but he simply informed about Maa Sita, when asked about journey, He told Rama about How he overcame all obstacles, Killing of Ravan’s Son and Burning the Lanka, but adding all credit to Rama’s Grace.
9. Take Decisions: In Today’s life, everyone is busy, if a project is assigned, No problem in taking decisions unless a major issue is encountered. If we look at the life of Hanuman Ji, Rama assigned him task, but it was hanuman Ji who set the strategy, He did not asked for everything like how to deal with Sursa or Lankini, To kill Ravan’s Son, Destroying Vatika and Burning Lanka. He was sent to search the Maa Sita like a detective but when met Ravan, took the decision to appear as diplomat to give Ravan a chance to understand and accept the greatness of Lord Rama. In Today’s life with enhancement of technology and availability of Mobile and Internet, Correspondence is much faster and convenient, but it should not be an obstacle in the path of growth.
10. Work is worship: Hanuman Ji accomplished what was impossible to achieve for any ordinary soul. But he never gets into formal rituals. Just remembering Rama and Bowing before Him in Mind and Heart was enough. Nowhere is mentioned that he took bath in some holy river, read some scriptures or using any Mantra or Tantra. His commitment to his work was enough. This is the final lesson that I can share from the life of Hanuman Ji.
When Hanuma Ji was flying towards Lanka in the search of Maa Sita, On the way, Mainak Mountain appeared and requested Hanuman Ji to take rest for a while, as Journey was Long. But Hanuman Ji with humbleness replied:
“राम काज किन्हे बिना मोहि कहा विश्राम”
So when are you performing your duty, forget anything else. Just concentrate on the task in hand. And do not stop unless finished the Job.
Love you work, be committed, be loyal, be simple, be flexible, be fearless and you can achieve anything.
And with these words, I finish. And at the end I’ll suggest all to read the Book “Sada Safal Hanuman” (also available in English with title, Hanuman Who Never Failed) by Dr. Vijay Agarwal. Keep Learning. Keep Growing. Thanks.
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