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Lineage alone has no value it needs to be strengthened through humility, calibre and conduct

  Lineage alone has no value it needs to be strengthened through humility, calibre and conduct. Nahusha in the Mahābhārata: Significance and Analysis SWOT of Nahusha S tatus of lineage gives not W isdom, wisdom guarantees not O pportunity and opportunities can be T emporary and this can give a better learning.    1. Brief Biography of Nahusha Nahusha is a king of the Chandravamsa (Lunar dynasty) in the Mahābhārata . He is described as the son of Āyus , the eldest son of Purūravas , and Prabhā , the daughter of Svarbhānu . Nahusha married Virajā , a mind‑born daughter of the Pitṛs (ancestral beings) , and had six or seven sons , according to different scriptural traditions. His eldest son Yati renounced the world and became an ascetic, while his second son Yayāti succeeded him as king. During Indra’s absence —when Indra went into hiding after killing Vṛtra —Nahusha was appointed ruler of Svarga (heaven) . Over time, intoxicated by power, Nahusha be...

Leadership is a moral responsibility to protect, to govern and ensure justice to all

  Leadership is a moral responsibility to protect, to govern and ensure justice to all. Role and Responsibilities of Rulers (Kings / Rājas) SWOT of LEADERSHIP S ubstantial responsibility W illingness to listen to and accommodate O perate to obtain optimum contribution of all T actfully take up contextual priorities 1. Foundation of Kingship: Dharma as the Core The king is the upholder, protector, and enforcer of dharma . In Mahabharata it is reiterated in many places. If the king is destroyed, dharma collapses , and society descends into fear and disorder. The king himself is considered the embodiment of dharma (dharmamūrti) . A king ruling according to dharma becomes responsible for the fortune, prosperity, and moral conduct of citizens . The welfare of society—material and spiritual—rests on righteous kingship. The king receives a share of the people’s punya (merit) when he governs justly and a share of their pāpa (sins) when he fails to pro...