In the previous episode, we had witnessed two important aspects of “Raaja Dharma” as explained by Bhishmachaarya to Yudishtra – “Prayathnam” and “Purushaartham”. While “Purushaartham” signifies the end-goal or the long-term goal, “Prayathnam” signifies the effort that we are putting so as to reach the long-term goal. We’ve seen applications of this “Purushaartham-Prayathnam” combo, bothContinue reading “Episode # 1294 – “A leader should be transparent & impartial with everyone!” – Bhishmachaarya explains!!!”
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Episode # 1293 – “Purushaartham” & “Prayathnam” – Bhishmachaarya explains!!!
We’ve witnessed a beautiful and a structural build-up for Bhishmachaarya’s all-important accord on “Raaja-Dharma”. This is as part of the important “Shaanti Parva” of the Mahabharata text, wherein Bhishmachaarya is going to render important pieces of advice to Yudishtra pertaining to several aspects of “Dharma”. For now, we’re going to commence this discussion from theContinue reading “Episode # 1293 – “Purushaartham” & “Prayathnam” – Bhishmachaarya explains!!!”
Episode # 1292 – “Please explain more on the ‘Raaja-Dharma’!” Yudishtra requests Bhishmachaarya!!!
In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhagawan Krishna commencing an important conversation with Bhishmachaarya. Bhagawan feels that Bhishmachaarya is the best “Guru” in this world who can teach Yudishtra several important aspects of life as well as “Dharma”. Even though Yudishtra himself is an epitome of “Dharma”, Bhagawan Krishna feels that he still needsContinue reading “Episode # 1292 – “Please explain more on the ‘Raaja-Dharma’!” Yudishtra requests Bhishmachaarya!!!”
Episode # 1291 – “You are the right person to advise Yudishtra!” – Bhagawan Krishna tells Bhishmachaarya!!!
In the previous episode, we had witnessed a beautiful event unfolding at the Kurukshetra battlefield, wherein Bhagawan Krishna comes to see Bhishmachaarya and spend some time with him during his last moments. Upon understanding that Bhagawan has come searching for him (rather than being the other way round), Bhishmachaarya welcomes Him with tears of gratitude.Continue reading “Episode # 1291 – “You are the right person to advise Yudishtra!” – Bhagawan Krishna tells Bhishmachaarya!!!”
Episode # 1290 – Bhishmachaarya is in tears of “Bhakti” as Bhagawan Krishna comes to see him!!!
In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhagawan Krishna highlighting an important concept of our “Sanaatana Dharma” – The “Guru-Sishya” relationship. Through whatever we’re witnessing right now as part of this section of the “Shaanti Parva”, Bhagawan Krishna tries to bring out the fact that the “Guru-Sishya” relationship is a step higher than even theContinue reading “Episode # 1290 – Bhishmachaarya is in tears of “Bhakti” as Bhagawan Krishna comes to see him!!!”
Episode # 1289 – Significance of a “Guru” (Spiritual Master) – Bhagawan Krishna ephasizes through Bhishmachaarya!!!
In the previous episode, we had witnessed Yudishtra’s “Pattabishekam” ceremony getting over, and Bhagawan Krishna is also marking His divine presence during the august occasion. Post that, as Bhagawan Krishna is sitting and talking with all the Pandava brothers, He suddenly gets an urge to meet Bhishmachaarya immediately. It should be remembered that Bhishmachaarya isContinue reading “Episode # 1289 – Significance of a “Guru” (Spiritual Master) – Bhagawan Krishna ephasizes through Bhishmachaarya!!!”
Episode # 1288 – “Let us meet Bhishmachaarya immediately!” – Bhagawan Krishna urges Yudishtra & Co.!!!
In the previous episode, we had witnessed Yudishtra finally getting convinced to go back to Hastinapura and assume the responsibility of ruling the kingdom – Thanks to Sage Vyaasa’s and Bhagawan Krishna’s timely interventions. As Yudishtra accepts, the entire caravan makes a move towards the Hastinapura palace, only to be stopped by Chaaruvaaka, who wasContinue reading “Episode # 1288 – “Let us meet Bhishmachaarya immediately!” – Bhagawan Krishna urges Yudishtra & Co.!!!”
Episode # 1287 – Yudishtra takes oath as the King of Hastinapura!!!
In the previous episode, we had witnessed Yudishtra finally getting convinced to return back to Hastinapura, to take over the successorship from King Dhritarashtra. We’ve already seen at the beginning of the “Shanti Parva” that King Dhritarashtra is completely down and inconsolable after the loss of all his hundred sons to the Pandava brothers inContinue reading “Episode # 1287 – Yudishtra takes oath as the King of Hastinapura!!!”
Episode # 1286 – Yudishtra finally agrees to return back to the Hastinapura kingdom!!!
In the previous episode, we had witnessed Sage Vyaasa jumping into the discussion after Sage Devasthaanam, to try and convince Yudishtra for assuming the responsibility of the king of Hastinapura. Sage Vyaasa clearly outlines that the primary quality / characteristic of a successful king is to mete out punishments to those who deviate from theContinue reading “Episode # 1286 – Yudishtra finally agrees to return back to the Hastinapura kingdom!!!”
Episode # 1285 – Key qualities that define a successful ruler – Sage Vyasa lists down!!!
In the previous episode, we witnessed an associated discussion on who can become a “Sanyaasin”. This comes from an accomplished Sage, and along with this, we’ve had an offshoot discussion on how this terminology is grossly getting misused. In today’s scenario, several “Ashrams” have popped up in several places. In every “Ashram”, there are severalContinue reading “Episode # 1285 – Key qualities that define a successful ruler – Sage Vyasa lists down!!!”
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