It is quite possible that we are wronged at some point in life. It can be someone bullying us on the social media, someone knocking us off the footpath, someone…Continue readingIs Revenge worth it?
Every one of us have friends. They are one of the most cherished ones in our lives. They are the ones whom we can freely express ourselves, share our joys…Continue readingAnatomy of Friendship
It was now time for the princes to leave Drona’s school. To complete their training they had to pay their guru’s fees by offering him dakshina. Traditionally, the dakshina was…Continue readingAvenging the insult
In today’s world, competition is all pervading – from siblings to schoolmates to colleagues to companies to countries. No one is spared. Let us see how to deal with it…Continue readingCompetition – Face it or Forget it
Every one of us need to learn. We need to learn the way to communicate with others. We need to learn how to earn our livelihood etc. Our learning can…Continue readingLearning the way to learn
The world presents us with joys and sorrows. Miseries can be classified broadly into three types – miseries due to own body and mind (physiological and mental problems), miseries due…Continue readingNeed for Absorption
One day, Drona decided to test his students’ abilities. He placed an artificial bird high in a tree. Calling together all the princes, he said to each of them, “Take…Continue readingThe martial exhibition
Life impels us to improve continuously – be it self-development or social contribution. It can be a career skill, a relationship, a hobbie etc. In today day-and-age with rapid technological…Continue readingArt of concentration
In the world around, we are often taught that destiny is in our hands and this way we are motivated to work hard. We find in our own life and…Continue readingPoverty despite Prowess
Although the Kaurava princes detested the Pandavas, Bhisma and Vidura loved them and would spend much time with the five virtuous and gentle princes. Bhisma had been especially fatherly toward…Continue readingDrona – the martial teacher