What is inside comes outside!
Salya said to Duryodhana: I will pay visit to Pāndavās before joining you. Duryodhana gave his consent but added: O Salya, pls come to Hastināpur quickly & don’t forget your promise
Upon reaching Upaplavya, Salya was respectfully received by Pāndavās. In turn, he inquired about welfare of his nephews while embracing Maharāj Yudhisthira, Bhima, Arjun, Nakul & Sahadev, one after another
Salya said: I’m very happy to see that you’ve successfully completed the term of exile. I’m confident that you’ll be able to defeat your enemies & regain your parental kingdom. But I must inform you that while coming here I was met along the way by Duryodhana. Because he offered me so much royal reception, I feel obliged to pledge my allegiance to him
Yudhisthira said: Dear Uncle! It is very good that you’ve rewarded Duryodhana for his hospitality. I don’t lament that you’ve joined sides with him. Still, I’d like to request a favor from you. There is no doubt that Arjun will have to fight with Karna to death. At that time, you’ll certainly be Karna’s driver, for apart from Sri Krsna, there is no other charioteer as skilled as you. Whether improper or not, I beg you to protect Arjun at that time by speaking to Karna in such a way that he will lose enthusiasm for fighting
Salya said: My dear Yudhisthira! When time comes, I’ll speak in such a way that Karna’s pride will be cut down. He will become so discouraged that Arjun will easily kill him. I will never forgive Karna for how he insulted Draupadi. Rest assured that I’ll help Arjun defeat Karna. You should be confident that even though your path seems filled with suffering, it will ultimately lead to victory. Don’t lament, for even Indra & Saci had to undergo similar hardships long ago
Maharāj Yudhisthira was curious to hear about the story & so Salya narrated the history of how Indra & Saci faced difficulties
Strategic thought process is essential for big situations. Here Maharāj Yudhisthira thinking about the situation that will unfold in future, ensured Arjun’s protection. Despite of the adverse situation of losing such a powerful warrior as King Salya, he used his foresight to turn the situation in his favor in a graceful manner
We also need to have insights into the internal thought process of an individual who we may consider an essential member of our team. If such a person is carrying a grudge against the cause we espouse, it is better not to have him in our team, however powerful or skillful he may be. He would work against us with all his might. Duryodhana made a huge mistake
What is inside comes outside.
Huge learnings!
Thoughts? #gameoflife
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