Never test the power of Powerful.
Dr Shubhendra Singh Parihar
Professor of Practice | MDPs & Consulting | Case Study Author | Marketing Educator | Researcher | Academic Leadership
Jayant, the son of Indra, possessed a low IQ level, which led him to test the strength of Lord Ram while he was in the company of Sita in a forest. Assuming the form of a crow, he pricked Sita's foot, causing it to bleed. Although Ram Chandra was aware of this act, he chose to teach Jayant a lesson. He drew an arrow and aimed it at Jayant, who fled in fear and sought refuge with his father, Indra. However, Indra refused to intervene on his behalf, as Jayant had committed an offense against Lord Ram. Jayant approached numerous influential figures for assistance, but they all turned him away due to his transgression against the powerful deity. Observing this, Narad advised Jayant to approach Lord Ram and seek his forgiveness and protection. Jayant followed the advice and beseeched Lord Ram for shelter. Ram pardoned his misdeed, but as a consequence, he punished Jayant by blinding one of his eyes.
Key takeaways from this incident are to never test the power of individuals who possess great strength, particularly by causing harm to their loved ones. When challenging a powerful person, it is unlikely that anyone will come to your aid, even if they desire to do so. If a mistake has been made, it is better to return to the person you challenged and seek their forgiveness, as only they can absolve you of your wrongdoing.
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1 年Thank you sir for a great lesson! Never underestimate the best.
Indore
1 年Wonderful insights sir