Author Archives: Dr. Jeayaram

In the last couple of episodes we had witnessed the important characteristics and attributes of a “Panditha” or a “Learned person”. Vidura is explaining all these characteristics to King Dhirdhiraashtra so as to try and mend his ways towards the Dharma. In due course, we witnessed that a “Panditha” is a person who meticulously followsContinue reading “Episode # 21 – Who is a “Moodaathma” (Unrighteous person)??? An important discussion!!!”

In the previous episode we had commenced a very important discussion pertaining to the characteristics of a learned person (Panditha). We have witnessed four important characteristics in the last episode and we shall continue the discussion further in today’s episode. We shall go through the sloka once again to get better clarity: “Aathmagnyaanam samaarambhaha tithikshaaContinue reading “Episode # 20 – Important attributes of a “Learned” person as narrated by Vidura!!!”

In the previous episode we had witnessed yet another important point pertaining to the various potential dangers that might arise when leaders become selfish in their approach. Vidura lays special emphasis on this point while he answers King Dhirdhiraashtra’s queries one by one. He advises King Dhirdhiraashtra to mend his ways and actions and toContinue reading “Episode # 19 – Who is a “Panditha” (Learned person)???”

In the previous episode we witnessed a very important discussion on three essential qualities of a successful leader as explained by Vidura to King Dhirdhiraashtra – Patience, Compassion and Respect. Vidura explains that Udishtra (Dharma-Putra) is an embodiment of all the above qualities and should not be underestimated at any cost. Rather, Udishtra is toContinue reading “Vidura Neeti # 18 – Dangerous outcomes of leaders becoming selfish!!!”

In the previous episode we had a detailed discussion about a very important quality called “sharing”. As Vidura commences his reply to King Dhirdhiraashtra, he is smart enough to point out that the biggest mistake that King Dhirdhiraashtra was making is his inability to “share” the kingdom with the Paandava camp as per the agreementContinue reading “Vidura Neethi # 17 – “Patience”, “Compassion” & “Respect” – Key for a successful leader!!!”

In the previous episode we had witnessed a very important answer from Vidura to King Dhirdhiraashtra. He had listed down five categories of people who are sleep-deprived. However, King Dhirdhiraashtra did not fall under any of those five categories. Now Vidura smartly comes to the main point and pokes King Dhirdhiraashtra with his sixth categoryContinue reading “Episode # 16 – Why should we “share” our excessive property with the poor and the needy???”

The previous episode marked the commencement of Vidura’s answers to King Dhirdhiraashtra’s concerns of lack of ability to get a good and a peaceful sleep. Vidura begins his answer with a detailed explanation about different categories of sleep-deprived people. We had seen five such categories of people who find it difficult to get a goodContinue reading “Episode # 15 – The sixth & most important category of “Sleep-deprived” people!!!”

In the previous episode we had discussed a very important point pertaining to “proper sleep” for a person. During the course of the discussion, we had witnessed different stages through which a person transcends into deep sleep during night. It is said that the deepest form of sleep occurs during the “Susupti-Dasha” time period andContinue reading “Episode # 14 – Five important categories of “Sleep-deprived” people!!!”

In the previous episode we had commenced looking into the Vidura-Neeti, sandwiched within the Udyoga Parva of the Mahaabhaarata text. In the previous episode we had seen King Dhirdhiraashtra expressing his problems of lack of sleep to Vidura and thus we witnessed his pitiful situation. Normally, a person will not get proper sleep due toContinue reading “Episode # 13 – Significance of proper SLEEP for a person – Its different stages!!!”

In the previous episode we had witnessed another significance of Vidura that apart from being a scholar in Dharma, he was also an epitome of “Selfless Devotion” towards Bhagawan. We illustrated this important quality of Vidura with an example of his life, wherein Lord Krishna visits his home and how he exhibited selfless and innocentContinue reading “Episode # 12 – King Dhirdhiraashtra expresses his anguish to Vidura!!!”