Mahabharat – On Bravery & Cowardice – War as a last resort

01 Nov 2010 2 Comments

by bhootin Philsophy & Religion, TV Serials Critique Tags: , , , , , , , ,

One episode last month mentioned war as a last resort by Krishna. Considering other alternatives to war is bravery. Wisdom in moving away from war can be seen as cowardice by others, but these ignorants should be ignored. Thus, Krishna calls to leave the vulnerable Mathura for a new kingdom, Dwarika, with higher defence city.

Dwarika is described as being surrounded by sea, thus making attacks hard, by that day’s technology. This reminds of me Atlantis… I have read articles that say that Atlantis was perhaps Dwarika…

Threats by cowards vs warning by the brave should also be weighed.

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2 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Pramod
    Nov 02, 2010 @ 05:24:54

    Nice remark,

    There are many such secrets we might not understand if we just look at things from only one direction…

    As far as wisdom is concerned, it’s the most important asset one can have to win a war… :)

  2. Jes
    Dec 03, 2010 @ 22:22:35

    hello
    i hope u were able to see today’s episode…
    do view Bhishma Pitamah’s words to whom, Yudhisthir must do the honours in the whole court of kings and warriors present for the crowning ceremony… those were wonderful words indeed… as well as when Yudhishthir asks the minister Vidur to give him knowledge on how to run the country… the advise and knowledge given by minister Vidur were indeed praiseworthy…

    if people could only grasp the meaning behind those words, it would be a better world already to live in..

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