Even though he was physically blind, Dhritarashtra was the real spectator of the war of Kurukshetra. He was a mute spectator metaphorically because he watched it happen without doing what he could to prevent it. But, in a literal sense, he was a real spectator because he actually watched it live, day to day. His … Read more
It is assumed that you want to take the test. It is presumed that you have to make a choice in the options provided. Do you want your drink hot or cold – a latte with whipped cream or an ice cold Frappuccino? What would you rate us on a scale of 1 to 10? … Read more
Or a Facebook author page. Or an Amazon author profile. Or a Spotify account. Take your pick. Creators keep getting told this all the time. Yes, it is true that with all these platforms, based on whether you are a writer, a musician, a singer, a painter, or any other creator, you get ready access … Read more
Now it so turned out that the barren Khandav Prastha was turned into a prosperous Indra Prastha by the rule of Yudhishthira and the Pandavas. To commemorate that and to establish the supremacy of Yudhishthira, a grand sacrifice, the Rajasooya Yagna, was organised. In an act of goodwill, the extended royal family of Hastinapur was … Read more
A person who is 6 feet tall is taller than another who is 5 feet tall. 90 kg weighs more than 70 kg. A bank balance of 5 Lakhs is more than a bank balance of 25,000. A distance of 100 km is more than the distance of 25 km. You get the drift. A … Read more
Life used to be simple. You go to a bookstore and walk wherever you want, pick up whatever you want, and buy whatever you find interesting. The same applied to music stores (are there any real music stores anymore), or cinema halls. Or to grocery stores. Or to clothes stores. And to food outlets. It … Read more
Despite being born blind, Dhritarashtra was trained along with Pandu but wasn’t able to use weapons necessary for a king. Therefore, when the time came to appoint a heir to Hastinapur, Bheeshma turned to the wisdom of Vidur the third brother, who recommended that Pandu be anointed to the post. It was no surprise to … Read more
A friend of mine who climbed Mount Everest (yes, really!) was interviewed (many times over), and in one of the interviews was asked if he realized the enormity of his achievement. He tried to play it down saying, “I am just a normal guy. Anybody can climb Everest.” And the interviewer stopped him, and said, … Read more
In many ways, with the start of Drona’s reign as commander began a lowering a moral ethical standards in the war, not particularly because of him, but nevertheless. But Abhimanyu’s killing marked the start of the real end of morals and ethics in warfare. All that the great teacher had taught was laid to waste … Read more