Exploitation - Not a good idea!

As the incognito exile of Pāndavās was nearing completion, Kauravā’s spies searched through countless forests, towns & villages within numerous kingdoms but returned back to Hastināpur empty handed. They immediately went & presented themselves to Duryodhana, who was seated in the royal court along with his brothers, Bhishma, Drona, Krpā, Karna & Trigarta warriors

 

The spies reported: O king! Although we traced the Pāndavās chariot tracks to Dvārakā, we could not find them there or at any other place. One interesting piece of news, however is that Kicaka, the arch enemy of the Trigartas, has been killed by an invisible Gandharva, along with his brothers & other relatives

 

After hearing this, Duryodhana pondered over the situation for some time. He then told the assembly: I’m unable to decide what should be done next. I therefore request all of you to kindly advise me

 

Karna suggested: Let us send out more & better skilled spies & have them search with greater thoroughness

 

Dushasana commented: I think that either Pāndavās have hidden so well that they cannot be discovered, or they have died, leaving no trace

 

Drona countered this, saying: This is a foolish conclusion. Such great personalities would never perish, even under the most awkward circumstances. Pāndavās will surely return to Hastināpur at the conclusion of their exile & so you should better prepare to make peace with them

 

Bhishma said: Dear Duryodhana, Drona has spoken reasonably. However, if you still want to find out where the Pāndavās are staying, you should search in that kingdom where righteousness is upheld. Go to where people are happy, prosperous & undisturbed by the onslaught of material miseries, and where nature supplies her gifts in abundance. These are natural results of the Pāndavās auspicious presence

 

Susharma, mighty king of Trigartas said: Formerly I was defeated by Kicaka & King Virāta, but now his wicked general is dead, so the king of Matsyas must be disheartened. Let us take this good opportunity to attack the Matsya kingdom & plunder Virātas’ wealth, especially his 1000’s of excellent cows

 

Karna applauded this idea saying: This is much more constructive than worrying about the Pāndavās, who are now destitute & powerless. Duryodhana also liked Susarma’s idea & ordered Dushasana to array Kaurava army at once, after taking permission from Dhritrāshtra

 

Taking advantage of one’s situational weakness and exploiting it, is a sign of weakness not strength. Noble warriors live on ones own strength & not others’ fragility

 

This principle applies so well to businesses as well. When a company preys on other entity’s weakness and is not focused on self-performance, it is bound to fail in the long run. When corporations are programmed to exploit others for profit, it is a huge disservice to its own talented employees, which can otherwise make a huge difference by their honest efforts to build better future & societies

 

Thoughts? #gameoflife