In English
In the , there is a very good example for this. The and the had made themselves ready in the battle array in the . They were all holding weapons and wearing dress appropriate for the oncoming war. They were blowing their respective conches and uttering war cries. Thus everything was getting ready for the battle. Their blood was boiling and even as the situation was tense, just looked at the Kaurava army and noticed his and his grandfather . Immediately, he removed his footwear and the battle armour and started walking with folded hands and bare feet towards . On seeing this, the felt very happy and thought that was coming to ask for peace. The were also very much disturbed by the sight of their eldest brother behaving like this at a very critical moment. Everyone became very angry. At this, who was on the Pandava’s side, signalled to and others that they should follow as they had all done on earlier occasions. would never do any meaningless thing. Whatever he did was always right. He had never done anything contrary to the injunctions of the or contrary to the right path because he knew all aspects of righteousness and had a name very appropriate to his qualities. Following the orders of , , , , and also put down their weapons and followed suit. requested the grandfather to bless them and said “Our father died when we were very young and ever since we have regarded you as our father. It is not right for us to fight with one who has been like a father to us. Hence, we request you to pardon us and bless us at this moment and give us permission”. immediately recognised the in and the right kind of conduct which he was adopting. He shed tears of joy. Realising that was exhibiting the highest kind of , he blessed him and said . will itself protect one who protects . Since you are following to the very letter, itself will protect you. Thereafter, went to and addressing him as said that it is not appropriate for them to fight with him as he was in the position of their but on account of situations beyond their control they were forced to wage a battle with their and requested him to give them permission and blessing. At this, too was deeply moved as he recognised in this act of an extraordinary quality of sticking to even in the most fearful conditions. affirmed that this very quality will bring the victory in the battle. Because the were full of , they went and asked and for permission and blessing and won. Otherwise, could anyone defeat and in a battle? Only the path of followed by brought victory to the . Contrary to this situation, today, we find that the very first people with whom one wants to fight are one’s parents and . Those who go against the wishes of their father, mother, and God are and not .