Ahmedabad:
Kumbh is not just a religious gathering, but a blueprint for sustainable civilization, a testament to cultural authenticity and a living example of tradition meeting modernity, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has said and noted that India’s strength , as it marches to become a global superpower, not just “in what we build, in what we preserve”.
Gautam Adani, in an article on LinkedIn, also talked about unique insights from the Maha Kumbh in Pragraj in terms of inclusive growth, spiritual technology and cultural confidence.
Gautam Adani, who visited the Maha Kumbh Mela earlier this month, said it reflects the essence of India’s soft power and is possibly the world’s largest management case study.
He said India’s true strength lies in its soul, “where development is not just economic power” but the confluence of human consciousness and service.
“This is the lesson Kumbh teaches us – that true legacy is not in built structures, but in the consciousness, we build – and that thrives over centuries. So, next time you hear about India’s growth story, So remember: Our most successful project: Our most successful project is not a massive port or a renewable energy park – it is a spiritual gathering that has gone on successfully for centuries, without serving millions or losing its soul. Is for.
Gautam Adani said that in the vast landscape of human celebrations, nothing compares to the Kumbh Mela.
“As a company, we are deeply engaged in the fair this year – and, every time I discuss this topic, I am humbled by the vision our ancestors had. As someone who has lived in ports , airports and energy networks across India, I find myself amazed by this spectacular display of what I call ‘spiritual infrastructure’ – a force that has sustained our civilization for millennia,” he Said.
“When Harvard Business School studied the logistics of the Kumbh Mela, they marveled at its scale. But, as an Indian, I see something deeper: The world’s most successful pop-up megacity is just about the numbers. “No – it’s about the eternal principles that the Adani Group strives to embrace,” he said.
The Adani Group chairman said that every 12 years, a floating city bigger than New York materializes on the banks of the sacred rivers.
“No board meetings. No PowerPoint presentations. No venture capital. Just pure, time-tested Indian jugaad (innovation) backed by centuries of iterative learning,” he said.
Referring to ‘Scale with Soul’, ‘Sustainability Before Sustainability is Cool’ and ‘Leadership Through Service’ as the three indestructible pillars of Aquarius leadership, he said that in a religious gathering, scale is just about size. No – it’s about impact.
“When 200 million people come together with dedication and service, it is not just an event, but a unique confluence of souls. This is what I call ‘spiritual economies of scale.’ The bigger it is, the more efficient It happens, not only physically but in terms of humans and humanity.
He said that long before ESG became a boardroom buzzword, the Kumbh Mela practiced circular economy principles.
“Maybe there’s a lesson here for our modern development paradigm. Progress, after all, lies not in what we take from the Earth, but how we give it back,” he said.
Gautam Adani said that there is no controlling authority and true leadership lies not in giving orders but in the ability to take everyone along.
“The various Akharas (religious orders), local officials and volunteers work in harmony. This is leadership through service, not dominance – a principle that modern corporations would do well to study. It teaches us that great leaders command Or don’t control – they create the conditions – they create the conditions for others to work together and serve collectively.
Noting that the Kumbh Mela has lessons for global business, he said it offers unique insights as India aims to be a USD 10 trillion economy.
“The fair welcomes everyone – from sadhus to CEOs, villagers to foreign tourists. It is the ultimate example of ‘growth with goodness’ at the Adani Group,” he said.
Gautam Adani said Aquarius demonstrates spiritual technology – a time-tested system for managing human consciousness at scale.
“This soft infrastructure is as important as physical infrastructure in an era where the greatest threat is mental illness! In an era of global homogenization, Aquarius stands as a testament to cultural authenticity. It’s a museum piece. “No – it is a living, breathing example of tradition adapting to modernity,” he said.
“Our ancient civilization did not just build monuments – it built living systems that sustained millions of people. This is what we must do in modern India – not just building infrastructure, but nurturing ecosystems. And, while nations compete with military and economic muscle he said Kumbh represents India’s unique soft power.
Gautam Adani said that Kumbh raised deep questions for modern leaders. “Can we build organizations that can last not just years, but centuries? Can our systems handle not only scale, but soul?” he asked.
Citing lessons such as sustainable resource management, harmonious people-to-people collaboration, technology with a human touch, leadership through service and scale without losing the soul, he said the learning from Kumbh will be on AI, climate crisis and More relevant than ever in an age of social fragmentation.
“As India marches towards becoming a global superpower, we must remember: Our strength lies not only in what we build, but in what we preserve. Kumbh is not just a religious gathering – it It is a blueprint for sustainable civilization. For me, it is a reminder that the true scale is not measured in the balance sheet, but in the positive impact on human consciousness.
Adani Group and International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) have joined hands to serve food to devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela in prayer.
Mahaprasad Seva will be offered for the entire duration of the Mahakumbh Mela from January 13 to February 26.
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