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The Protector - Epilogue Click here for the story
Stories from Mahabharata are filled with wonderful practical quips to follow path of righteousness and succeed too!
The bottom line of this tale is that the sage did good for the kingdom, rooted out the corruption of very powerful officials and also ensured he got a good position in the royal service! If we are worldly wise, we can attain personal excellence and also do good to humankind.
When people wish to contribute positively for the well-being of people in spite of potential threat, they have to be protected. The sage cleverly used a crow to divert the threat from him and also the other informers. The very killing of the crow confirmed the charges of corruption! That could be the reason why this wise sage openly pointed his fingers to the corrupt officials!
His counsel not to create unity amongst the evil is worth remembering. Yes! There is no doubt that we have to act against injustice, but with tact. So he advises the king to patiently deal them one at a time.
A manager may have a few bad apples in the team. Any sweeping action against all of them would create a formidable opposition. So it is important for him to deal with them tactfully so as to ensure that they do not group together against him!
The wise sage also advises how one's subordinates can make or break the boss using the analogy of shrubs around the tree that can cause even the well-rooted tree to burn during a forest fire.
Another interesting point is about the perceived proximity to the king. The king's adversaries would automatically perceive him as their adversary. Out of jealousy, even the king's other friends may regard him as their adversary. So it pays to be careful about being perceived as a close friend of the 'king'.
Let’s wait for yet another wisdom, next week.
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Worldly Wisdom - Weekly - 2 - Epilogue
