Immorality or morality?

Sri Krsna said to Arjun: Sukra gave instructions-When an enemy that had formerly been routed, returns to the battlefield with renewed vigour & determination, having become reckless of his very life, he should be especially feared. Duryodhana had fled from the battlefield after losing his entire army. Out of hopelessness he wanted to retire to the forest. Now, since he has been challenged after having practiced very diligently with the mace for 13 years, Duryodhana will surely regain his kingdom if he is not killed by unfair means

 

Having understood from Sri Krsna the course of action that must be taken, Arjun meaningfully slapped his left thigh within Bhima’s sight. Picking up this signal, Bhima began to whirl his mace more impetuously while moving here & there with great dexterity. Still, Duryodhana expertly countered all of Bhima’s attacks. As the maces repeatedly clashed, thunderous sounds were created as sparks flew off in all directions. Once again Bhima & Duryodhana became fatigued & took some more time off to rest

 

Thereafter, as the two combatants once again rushed to encounter one another, Bhima cunningly gave Duryodhana a good opportunity to strike him, making it appear as if he had become off balance. Taking advantage of this apparent lapse, Duryodhana attacked, but then Bhima quickly hurled his mace with all his might. By stepping aside, Duryodhana artfully dodged the blow so that the mace fell to the ground

 

Duryodhana then struck Bhima very severely so that blood profusely from his wound. Although he was somewhat dazed, the son of Vayu did not want to show it & so with great patience he remained firm. Duryodhana this thought that Bhima would quickly retaliate & so he backed off, giving Bhima enough time to regain his composure

 

After picking up his mace, Bhima madly rushed at Duryodhana. The Kaurava king decided to avoid the impending blow by jumping high, but Bhima anticipated this. While letting out a terrible roar, he darted at Duryodhana & struck his mace very forcefully upon his thighs. Being thus struck, both thighs were fractured so that Duryodhana fell to the ground, writhing in agonizing pain. At that fateful moment fierce winds began to blow & the earth trembled. As meteors streaked across the sky, clouds poured showers of blood, creating a ghastly scene

 

As Pandavas shouted with joy, Bhima approached Duryodhana & prodded: O Sinful wretch, you should now remember how you laughed when Draupadi was dragged into the assembly of Kurus. At that time, you had repeatedly taunted her by addressing her as cow

 

After saying this Bhima violently kicked Duryodhana in the head with his left foot & said: By good fortune all those that had formerly rejoiced while watching us suffer will now have to tolerate the happiness we feel while witnessing their wretched plight. He then danced with joy

 

It seems that Bhima won unfairly, but the fight was unfairly set up against Bhima at the first place. Duryodhana was given an invisible armour from his mother Gandhari & no matter what hits him above his waist, he will not be injured. So, the fight was rigged right from the start. It was for this reason, Sri Krsna advised to employ unfair means in an unfair fight right from the start

 

Also, when Maitreya Rsi had visited Kurus to persuade them not to fight Pandavas, Duryodhana had insolently slapped his thighs to show his prowess. The Rsi then cursed him that the same thighs would be the cause of his death. Bhima also vowed to destroy Duryodhana’s thighs as he had invited Draupadi wickedly to sit on his lap as she was brought in Kuru court. Duryodhana’s monstrous immorality brought him to such a condition that showing morality would itself backfire

 

We all need to be very careful about dealing with immorality. Higher focus & adherence to establishing Dharma always remains a priority and even devious means become pious

 

Thoughts? #gameoflife