Upholding Dharma!


Sri Krsna said to Duryodhana: Those men who actually know their self-interest strive for Dharma, Artha, Kāma harmoniously, although sometimes it is seen that exceptional men endeavor for Dharma (religiosity) alone. On other hand, mediocre persons work simply for Artha (economic development), whereas lowest of men have no other interest than Kāma (sense gratification). Being overwhelmed by sensual desires, if a person tries to fulfill his lust by unrighteous means, he soon meets with destruction at the hands of senses itself


It is Dharma that is the cause of Artha & Kāma. You should avoid unrighteousness by understanding its ultimate futility. Just remember what happened to the Kurus when they attempted to attack Virāta’s kingdom. I can assure you that Arjun is capable of killing all Kauravas & thus you're simply hoping against hope for victory. Only by making peace with Pāndavās will you be able to enjoy prosperity you so highly cherish. On the other hand, if you fight with Pāndavās, you will reap infamous reputation of being destroyer of Kuru dynasty


Bhisma said: Dear Duryodhana! You should follow Sri Krsna’s advice & cast off your anger & malice. Only by doing so can you avoid causing extermination of your race & thus plunging your poor father into fathomless grief


Drona said: O King! You can rest be assured that what Sri Krsna & Bhisma are saying is for your benefit. Pls give up your stubbornness & follow their good advice


At this point Vidura commented: Duryodhana! I don't grieve for you as much as I do for your poor, elderly parents. After the annihilation of all their sons, they will be without protectors


Dhritrāshtra said: Son! You should accept Sri Krsna’s advice & make friends with the Pāndavās. Otherwise, if you fight with them, neither victory nor happiness will be yours


Bhisma & Drona once again urged Duryodhana to embrace King Yudhisthira while there was still time


However, all these words were very disagreeable to the wicked son of Dhritrāshtra, who replied: O Krsna! You are unnecessarily finding fault with me alone. I do not see that I have ever done anything wrong. Didn’t the Pāndavās willingly gamble with the dice? Now they have become very weak & practically devoid of allies. I will never bow down to Yudhisthira simply on the basis of strong words & threats. I am confident that even the great demigods cannot defeat Bhisma, Drona, Krpa & Karna


Sri Krsna is delivering a strong message for all of us


|| Dharma eva hato hanti,

Dharmo rakshati rakshitah ||


One who destroys Dharma is destroyed by Dharma. One who protects Dharma is protected by Dharma. Alas, Duryodhana gave in to his base desires


Keeping the sanctity of Dharma & upholding at any cost is the hallmark of exceptional men & these can be leaders of society, businesses, Nation & entire world at large


Are we exceptional, mediocre or in the lowest category of me?

The Supreme Lord will protect Dharma too at any cost


Thoughts? #gameoflife

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