The pitfalls of blind loyalty Bisma's allegiance to the throne
and the lessons we can learn from his mistakes.
Namaste my dear friends today we will delve into
the life of Bisma, the great warrior and a
wise sage and extract valuable lessons from his mistakes.
Bisma was a formidable warrior renowned for his
unwavering loyalty to the throne of hasteinapur.
However, this loyalty came with a significant price
pisma's life was characterized by a series of
oaths he took in order to safeguard the
kingdom and ensure the continuity of royal lineage.
In doing so, he occasionally compromised his values
and also his total integrity was lost.
Bismar's story serves as a potent reminder to
us all about the perils of blind loyalty.
Bismar's most notable and tragic error
transpired during the notorious game of
dice between Pandawas and Khawawas.
Bisma remained silent as Dropadi, the wife of Pandawa,
was dishonored in front of the entire court.
His allegiance of the throne blinded him to
the injustice unfolding right before his eyes.
This event marked a turning point in the
Mahabharat culminating in the epic battle of Kurukshatra.
You see, blind loyalty can sometimes obscure our judgment and
hinder us from standing up for what is right.
Bisma's story imparts the lesson that we must always stay
true to our values even if it means going against
the expectations of those towards whom we are loyal.
As we ponder over this, let us acknowledge the
power of meditation and contemplation in guiding our actions.
When we meditate, we nurture a clear, calm mind that
AIDS us in distinguishing what is right, what is wrong.
If Bisma had meditated and reflected on his
actions, he could have recognized the pitfalls of
his blind loyalty and made alternative choices.
If his understanding was good, if his thinking was correct
then he could have said since I made an oath
to protect Hasinapur with whom should I have alliance with
Khawawa prove to be the protector of Hastinapur throne?
Or the Pandawas answer was very clear now I want
to share a straightforward technique with all of you that
can help to avoid the snare of blind loyalty.
Before making any decision, take a moment to close your eyes
and ask yourself am I being true to my values?
Is this decision influenced by my
loyalty to someone or something?
Or is it aligned with what I believe is right?
Should I compromise my values?
How can I live with such conscience
if I make a wrong choice?
By doing this little exercise you will
be able to navigate through the complexities
of life with clarity and wisdom.
Remember, genuine loyalty lies in staying true to our
inner compass, to our values and the principles.
This is what enables us to live a harmonious
life and contribute positively to the world around us.
It's really essential to recognize that our perception
of right and wrong may change with time.
It's okay.
Having the ability to listen to your inner wisdom will
help you realize your true values at that moment.
It's a true test of your mentor.
By cultivating a meditative mind, reflecting on our
actions and staying true to our values, we
can avoid repeating the same mistakes and lead
a life of integrity and wisdom.
All the best life is very precious and
it can be embellished only through right values.