Depend on self!

Inspite of Sri Krsna telling UIuka to return to Duryodhana & simply inform him that Pandavas will answer his challenges, Uluka began to repeat Duryodhana's message a third time

At this Arjuna became so agitated that he had to wipe perspiration from his forehead. In fact, when other kings saw how excited Arjuna became, and because they once again had to hear Krsna & Arjuna insulted, they also burnt with rage. Dhrishtadyumna, Sikhandi, Satyaki, Ghatotkaca, the sons of Draupadi, Abhimanyu, Dhrastaketu, Bhima and Madri's twins jumped up from their seats with great agitation

Bhirna gnashed his teeth while licking the corners of his mouth. As he squeezed his hands in anger, he vowed: Foolish messenger, you can assure Duryodhana that as sure as the sun shines, I will kill him & all his brothers in battle!

Similarly, Sahadeva vowed to kill UIuka and his father, Sakuni. After composing himself, Arjuna smilingly told Bhima & Sahadeva:  My dear brothers, it is not proper for one to address envoys with harsh words. After all, they only say what they are obliged to say. Turning to UIuka, Arjuna said: I have only this short message for Duryodhana: O King, I will give you my reply tomorrow on the battlefield with my Gandiva bow, for only an eunuch answer insults with words

All the assembled kings appreciated the cleverness of Arjuna's reply & so they applauded him heartily. However, Maharaja Yudhisthira corrected Arjuna saying: My dear brother, no good king should tolerate an insult

Yudhisthira had also become extremely angry while listening to Duryodhana's words. He gave this message: O you who are wretched & sinful, I challenge you to personally fight with us. Don’t just send onto the battlefield the other Kurus whom we respect very highly

Sri Krsna said: O Duryodhana, just because I vowed not to use weapons & accepted role of Arjuna's charioteer, that doesn’t mean you can rest easy. If I become enraged on battlefield, I’ll surely consume entire Kaurava army. I can also assure you that Bhima's vow to drink Duhsasana’s blood is as good as accomplished. Although you have bragged at great length about your supposed prowess, you should know that none of the Pandavas consider you any more significant than a piece of straw

Arjuna said: O Duryodhana! You have bragged so much only because you are confident of Bhisma, Drona & Karna, but after they have all been killed you will repent very bitterly for all of your past misdeeds

Duryodhana’s confidence to win the war was based more on the strength of Bhisma, Drona & Karna than on his own strength. We also at times are caught in a trap of making ourselves good based on others’ fortitude. This is very dangerous as the shoulders we rely on can drop at any time & for any reason. Only insecure people, who lack, do this

Let's depend on self

Thoughts? #gameoflife