Read the previous part here… ” And so oh mighty MeghaVarna, my advice to you is this. Rule well, rule justly, and do not get carried away in the lust for power. We are all nothing in front of Kālā…all your victories and all your defeats, all that you gained and all that you lost, …
Read the previous part here… Even though one can attain victory through violent means, one should always seek peaceful methods at first. Because, it is only after performing a puja and worship of the tall and magnificent trees, that they are cut down. “O king, of what use is such advice that is impossible to …
Read the previous part here… And so being aggressive and engaging an enemy in a fierce battle can only result in his defeat, not his annihilation. But by using a cool mind, and deception, the very roots of the enemy can be uprooted – he can be destroyed in a way that he never recovers. …
Read the previous part here… I know very well that I have become a vehicle of these frogs. But I will wait for some more time, like the Brahmin who became blind by eating ghee. The other serpent asked “How did that happen?” MandaVisha replied… घृतान्धब्राह्मणकथा The story of the Brahmin who became blind by …
Read the previous part here… MeghaVarna said “What you say is true, oh Sthirajeevin. Also, staying with the enemy would have been very hard for you…” Sthirajeevin replied “Yes, my king. It was hard, but I haven’t seen a greater assembly of fools! And likewise, I haven’t seen a man as intelligent, well-versed in politics, …
Read the previous part here… Those who are righteous prefer to enter the fire and give up their lives, rather than stay in the company of their enemies, even if it is for an instant… Sthirajeevin replied… “My king, a dedicated person devotes himself to achieving the goal, and does not bother about the pains …
Read the previous part here… Work that is not completed fast, especially when it’s end is near, loses it’s essence to time. It becomes meaningless and a fruitless exercise. MeghaVarna thought for a moment, and then said “Let’s do it. We will gather our forces, and attack right away…all of us will fly down to …
Read the previous part here… “And so, heed my words. It is time to leave”, said Raktāksha. They set out immediately, flying northwards, far from AriMardana and his impending doom. Seeing Raktāksha fly away, Sthirajeevin thought to himself… “It’s good that Raktāksha has left. He was the only intelligent and far-sighted one in this group, …
Read the previous part here… When fate is against you, what can you do? The ministers and the king once again ignored this warning of Raktāksha, and Sthirajeevin continued to be well-fed and taken care of. Seeing this as a point of no return, Raktāksha called his followers and said… “The king was safe for …
Read the previous part here… The minister who advised that I should be killed was the only person actually concerned about the welfare of this clan. He alone has the true knowledge of politics. “If they had followed his advice, no harm would have befallen them.” When they reached the entrance of the fort, AriMardana …
