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well-being. In modern business, companies focus on creating emotionally supportive
work environments, where employees can express their concerns, receive counseling,
and access tools to maintain emotional health.

• Example: EY (Ernst & Young) offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that
provides confidential counseling and support to employees struggling with emotional
and mental health issues. This ensures employees feel heard and supported,
contributing to a more emotionally balanced workforce.

2.8 Ayurvedic Concept: Agada Tantra (Toxicology)

Agada Tantra is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with the prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment of poisoning and the harmful effects of toxins on the body. It involves
understanding the nature of poisons, how they affect the body, and the strategies for
detoxification and healing. In Ayurveda, toxins (known as “ama”) can accumulate
in the body due to poor digestion, lifestyle imbalances, or external environmental
factors. Agada Tantra emphasizes detoxification, purification, and restoration of
health by using a variety of treatments like herbal remedies, purgation therapies,
dietary adjustments, and medicinal treatments to counteract the harmful effects of
toxins.
Agada Tantra is concerned with mitigating risks and preventing harm to the body
from both external toxins (poisons) and internal toxins (imbalances).
Commonalities between Agada Tantra Risk Management and Ethics Compliance

In the modern business environment, risk management and ethics compliance are
integral practices that help businesses identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks
(financial, operational, regulatory, reputational, etc.) while ensuring that organizations
adhere to legal and ethical standards.
Risk management involves the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks to
avoid or minimize potential harm or loss. It includes strategies to protect the company’s
assets, reputation, and financial health by forecasting risks and implementing
preventive measures.
Ethics compliance refers to the adherence to legal regulations, ethical standards, and
corporate governance principles. It involves ensuring that a company’s operations,
interactions with stakeholders, and overall practices align with the law, ethical
guidelines, and industry standards.

The Ayurvedic practice of Agada Tantra and modern risk management share
common ground in their goal to identify, prevent, and mitigate harm—whether from
toxins or risks that threaten business stability. Both systems seek to restore balance,
whether it is in the body or the business, by managing potential dangers and ensuring
long-term health and sustainability.

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