Significance of Obedience
Synonyms: Compliance, Conformity, Submission, Allegiance, Devotion, Loyalty, Adherence, Following, Dutifulness, Subordination
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The concept of Obedience in local and regional sources
Obedience is crucial for organizational success, requiring adherence to authority and the sacrifice of personal viewpoints. It maintains structure and is viewed as a vital source of power within the Order.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The key element in maintaining the structure and organization, which is considered to be a source of power.[1] (2) Obedience is essential for the success of the work, as it must be demonstrated towards the authority of the Order, and sacrifice of individual views.[2]