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5. Autonomy and Empowerment: Allowing employees to take ownership of their
work and giving them the flexibility to innovate leads to higher job satisfaction and
increased productivity.

Modern motivation theories like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Two-Factor
Theory, and McClelland’s Theory of Needs all underscore the importance of aligning
employees’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivators with organizational goals. Motivated
employees are more likely to go the extra mile and contribute to the company’s
success.

Vajikarana and Motivation & Productivity: Examples in Action
1. Enhancing Vitality (Vajikarana: Energy Boosters)

In Vajikarana, the use of herbs and therapies to boost energy mirrors modern
workplace initiatives aimed at energizing employees through motivation and wellness
programs. These programs may include incentives, leadership recognition, and
professional growth opportunities to invigorate employees and keep them energized
and productive.
• Example: LinkedIn offers its employees a range of motivational tools, from
leadership programs to internal recognition platforms. This is designed to boost
morale, ensuring that employees remain productive and motivated.
2. Mental Clarity and Focus (Vajikarana: Emotional Balance)

Just as Vajikarana therapies improve mental clarity and focus, motivation programs
in businesses aim to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity through wellness and
focus-enhancing practices. Encouraging mental wellness and giving employees tools
to manage stress increases both motivation and productivity.
• Example: SAP has implemented mindfulness programs, offering meditation and
stress-reduction techniques to enhance mental clarity. Employees are then better able
to focus on their work, contributing to higher productivity.

2.7 Ayurvedic Concept: Bhuta Vidya (Psychiatry)
Bhuta Vidya is a specialized branch of Ayurveda that deals with mental health and
addresses issues related to the mind, emotions, and spirit. Traditionally, it focuses on
diagnosing and treating psychological disorders, emotional imbalances, and even
spiritual disturbances. In Ayurveda, the concept of mental health is intertwined with
the overall balance of the body, mind, and soul. Mental health issues, in Ayurvedic
thought, are often caused by imbalances in the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), as
well as blockages in the energy flow within the body.
The aim of Bhuta Vidya is not just to treat mental illness, but to restore harmony and

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