Episode # 1297 – “Being powerful is important, but avoid boasting about it!” – Bhishmachaarya explains!!!

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhishmachaarya continuing with the thirty-six important qualities of a leader. We’ve seen two more important qualities here – Firstly, a leader should be passionate to earn wealth, but that wealth shouldn’t come at the expense of threatening or extorting the people of the kingdom. Secondly, we’ve seen thatContinue reading “Episode # 1297 – “Being powerful is important, but avoid boasting about it!” – Bhishmachaarya explains!!!”

Episode # 1296 – “Wealth is important, but never loot the people!” – Bhishmachaarya explains!!!

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Bhishmachaarya commencing an important explanation on the thirty-six important qualities of a leader. We’ve seen Bhishmachaarya being provided with Bhagawan Krishna’s divine “Anugraha” to commence with the hallmark accord on “Raaja-Dharma”. As part of this broader discussion, we are currently witnessing this segment wherein Bhishmachaarya explains several qualitiesContinue reading “Episode # 1296 – “Wealth is important, but never loot the people!” – Bhishmachaarya explains!!!”

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 # 1283 – “‘Sanyaasam’ is not for those holding key power / positions in society!” – Sage Devasthanam advises Yudishtra!!!

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the continuation of an interesting conversation between Arjuna and Yudishtra over what is the real meaning of “Praayaschittham” for a “Kshatrya”. While Yudishtra still believes that “Praayaschittham” for all the sins that he has performed (by killing several thousands  of people during the Kurukshetra battle), will be toContinue reading “Episode # 1283 – “‘Sanyaasam’ is not for those holding key power / positions in society!” – Sage Devasthanam advises Yudishtra!!!”

Episode # 1275 – “The world cannot be in order if there are no punishments for wrongdoings!” – Arjuna tells Yudishtra!!!

In the previous episode, we had witnessed a very important accord from Arjuna to Yudishtra, emphasizing the fact that a leader’s success is a direct measure of how ably and swiftly he / she can punish offenders. In this context, Arjuna explains to Yudishtra that a king’s first and foremost duty is to punish thoseContinue reading “Episode # 1275 – “The world cannot be in order if there are no punishments for wrongdoings!” – Arjuna tells Yudishtra!!!”

Episode # 1273 – “A righteous king should be able to punish those who perform “Adharma”!” – Draupati explains!!!

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the continuation of Draupati’s accord to Yudishtra, wherein she slams him for his indifference towards the world. According to Draupati, Yudishtra thinks that he can be good to everyone in this world. Here the word “good” means being kind, compassionate, loving, etc. Draupati explains that a king shouldContinue reading “Episode # 1273 – “A righteous king should be able to punish those who perform “Adharma”!” – Draupati explains!!!”

Episode # 1264 – Difference in approach between Kshatryas & Brahmana Rishis – An illustration from Ramayana!!!

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the continuation of an interesting and an important conversation going on between Arjuna and Yudishtra. While the latter is steadfast upon going into the “Vaanaprastha-Ashramam”, the former is trying to convince him by explaining that this is not his cup of tea! While Yudishtra is explaining here asContinue reading “Episode # 1264 – Difference in approach between Kshatryas & Brahmana Rishis – An illustration from Ramayana!!!”

Episode # 1258 – “If you’re so regressive, you shouldn’t have fought the war!” – Arjuna’s sharp reply to Yudishtra!!!

In the previous episode, we continued with our important discussion on the conversation between Yudishtra and Bhishmachaarya, along with Bhagawan Krishna and the others. While Bhagawan Krishna is a silent spectator till this point, the conversation is steered by Sage Naarada, who had just completed a very important accord on why Karna had to meetContinue reading “Episode # 1258 – “If you’re so regressive, you shouldn’t have fought the war!” – Arjuna’s sharp reply to Yudishtra!!!”

Episode # 1257 – “I’m going to renounce everything & descend to the forest!” – Yudishtra laments!!!

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the continuation of the conversation between Sage Naarada and Yudishtra, with Bhishmachaarya, Bhagawan Krishna, Sage Vyaasa and several important Maharishis in attendance. The conversation is originally between Yudishtra and Bhishmachaarya, however, as Yudishtra asked more about Karna’s unfortunate destiny, Sage Naarada intervenes and explains the facts of theContinue reading “Episode # 1257 – “I’m going to renounce everything & descend to the forest!” – Yudishtra laments!!!”