Case on Spirituality at Work: Muni Sewa Ashram, Goraj

Abstract

This case is on Muni Sewa Ashram Goraj. The Ashram is located at a distance of 30 kilometres from Vadodara. It is an organisation working in the social and educational sector. The case begins with the history of its founder Pujya Shri Anuben Thakkar and attempts to trace the roots of the present spirituality at work in the Ashram in the personal life of the founder. The case describes the evolution of the Ashram. and how it is an example of Spirituality at work by giving examples. linking important concepts with practice. Certain instances of spiritual practice in the life of the present chairman Dr. Vikram Patel are mentioned and it has been shown and how it has influenced the functioning of the Ashram. The case closes with the question of whether the Ashram will be able to sustain itself and its spiritual core in future as it is poised to grow larger in operations and people in the coming years.