Mahabharata

good motive and determine Introduction Values are the rules by which we make decisions closely respectable and wrong, should and shouldnt, good and faulty. They also classify us which are more or less important, which is useful when we give to raft off meeting one none value oer a nonher. Ethics tend to be codified into a coordinateal musical arrangement or set of rules which are explicitly adopted by a pigeonholing of people. Ethics, are how we actu on the wholey do birth in the face of difficult situations that try out our moral fiber. It has been utter that determine, morals and morals are inextricably tied to sop upher.Ethics and value deeply integrated in Mahabharata/Vidur Niti Mahabharata is considered as an encyclopedia of reference for hu reality life. It is said to contain all that a valet should know to fightds achieving the four benevolent goals, Dharma (righteousness), Artha (human effort to wards material pursuits), Kama (desire) and Moksha (salvati on). The Mahabharata is called the fifth Veda as it contains the core group of the four Vedas. This encompasses a whole hazard of knowledge in it, wish well Vidura Neeti, Srimad Bhagwadgita and so on re a part of this record book completely. Vidur Niti by Mahatama Vidur is one of the prominent Niti Sastras containing estimable values, having relevance even for instantly. Once Dritarastra,who was having a sleepless night, called Vidur to seek the way for solace.The treatment which Vidur delivered during that time and subsequently, in continuation, is even today known as Vidur Niti. It contains non only the fundamental principles and deep knowledge of politics, just now also deals greatly about ethics and values, i. e. ow should an administrator run his government expeditiously by following the DHARMA and not resorting to unsporting means which are not in the benefit of the stakeholders. In todays modern management when ethical theory and importance of recognizing the eth ical dimensions is talked about, Mahabharat produces excellent analogies to spot the ethical boundaries. Rules of ethical conduct, dharmayuddha, for the war were framed by the supreme commanders of all(prenominal) side. Vidura ex homelys codes of conduct and how one should act in different situations. His teachings are aimed at kings, quotidian citizens as well as at ascetics.Brief summary/story of Mahabharata enlightened with Ethics and Values Vidura respected his elder brother Dhrtrastra , and all along he assay to guide him on the right path. During the fratricidal war of Kuruksetra, Vidura repeatedly implored his elder brother Dhrtrastra to do justice to the sons of Pandu, simply his son Duryodhana did not corresponding much(prenominal) interference by his uncle Vidur, and rather practically insulted Vidura. Vidura was rattling prudent, wise, polite, ghostlike, well- unnatural and devoted to the Lord Krishna. As a minister to Dhrtarastra, he employ to install him g ood advice.When Duryodhana was born, Vidur had cautioned him that his child would be the bewilder of the Kauravas destruction, but due to the attachment for his child, Dhritarashtra did not pay heed to his advice and as a issue suffered a lot all along his life just because of Duryodhana. Because of Duryodhanas atrocities, Mahatma Vidur certain sympathy for the Pandavas and he helped them and protected them instanter or indirectly. He knew that despite each(prenominal) crisis, the Pandavas would win the contest eventually. They were blessed with a long life and hence no one could kill them.Kunti was convinced of Vidurs nomenclature as she knew that he was a man of truth. Vidur had also cautioned Yudhishtir of the imminent danger that was lurking in Barnavata and also told him the way to escape the danger. It was Vidur who had plan the digging of a tunnel from Lakshagriha to the brim of the Ganges and had arranged for the boat to out on the river and finally cross it. Thus , acting prudently, Vidur saved the lives of the Pandavas. Vidur did not discriminate in his affection for the Pandavas and the Kauravas and he used to ease off them good advice as well. hardly Duryodhana never want his advice. Even then, Vidur time-tested his level beaver to put Dritarastra on the right track. notwithstanding under the influence of his sons, Dritarastra never followed Vidurs advice, although anticipate him to be his well -wisher, he ever so sought his advice. Following Shakunis advice, Duryodhana informed the aim of inviting the Pandavas over a game of cube. Vidur cautioned Dritarastra that such a game would only maturation the enmity between the two sides, as the game of dice was inauspicious for some(prenominal) the sides.Praising Vidur, Dritarastra then persuaded Duryodhana to give up the plan. But Duryodhana was determined to humiliate the Pandavas, hence he make Dritarastra accept his plan. Ultimately, it was Vidur who went to Indraprastha with the proposal of the game. Yudhishtir besides did not like the game of dice but to honour his uncles desire, he accepted the proposal. Even when the game was being played, Vidur try to convince Dritarastra that he still had comely of time to come near and look out on his submissive stance for Duryodhana and save his kin and not to make the Pandavas their enemy.Again after the Pandavas had left over(p) for exile, Dritarastra was worried as to how to convince the subjects and how to interest the Pandavas to return. Vidur then said O King, Artha, Dharma and Kama (wealth, religion and pleasure) are received through Dharma only. Dharma is the tie-up of the state. Hence, you should protect yourself and the Pandavas. Your sons have snatched everything from the Pandavas. It is against the Dharma. Hence, you should first get Duryodhana arrested and hand over the kingdom to Yudhishtir. Yudhishtir has no envy or jealousy, hence he go away rule the kingdom religiously.Ask Dushasana to r equest for pardon from Draupadi and Bheema in the court. Doing these things, you will be free from your worries. But Dritarastra did not like this advice and he told Vidur as to how he could give up his sons just for the Pandavas sake,and order Vidur to leave. Anticipating the imminent fall of the Kauravas, Vidur maundered Kamyaka Vana to meet the Pandavas and told them a few things for their benefit. Dritarastra having come to know of Vidurs visit to the Pandavas began to suspect that with the help of Vidur, the Pandavas would become stronger.So, he called Vidur back and begged him for pardon. At that Vidur told Dritarastra that he did not differentiate between the Kauravas and the Pandavas but beholding the Pandavas in such a slimy condition, it was but natural to help them, in any case, he did not have any partiality for the Kauravas. Vidura was also very loyal to Lord Krishna. When Krishna came to Hastinapur with the peace proposal, he preferred to stay with Vidur relishing the plain food offered by him in blood line to the royal meal, which was being served at the palace.It is then easy to guess the intense bop of Lord Krishna for Vidur. Next day when Duryodhana tried to tie Krishna in the palace, Vidur cautioned him and told him that Shri Krishna is the Lord Himself and any kind of disrespect for him would destroy him like a flame destroys a moth. thereafter the Lord appeared in his cosmic form and seeing which all except Vidur, Bheeshma, Sanjay and Drona shut their eyes. afterward the battle was over, Vidur consoled Dritarastra that whoever died in the battle had attained salvation, hence one should not deplore for them.Every time a human is born, he makes new relations but after his death these relations give out like a castle made out of sand Hence, it is useless to mourn for the dead relatives. Events like comforts and miseries, crisis and part and misfortune etc. is due to the result of ones own good or bad deeds. Every living being has to presume the fruits of his deeds. Thereafter Vidur preached the ways of observing the right conduct and how to be rid of the miseries. After the coronation of Yudhishtir, Dritarastra came to stay with him.Vidur also stayed with him and used to be engaged in religious discussions. Eventually, he accompanied Dritarastra, Gandhari and Kunti in their penance. closing From above epic/story/discussion, it will be observed that many gems of ethical values are contained in the Vidura Niti and in the Mahabharata as whole, which is still relevant in the modern times, when the degradation of ethical values has become rampant all around the world. Let us ponder over some of them to be more wise, prudent, and prospering in the ultimate reckoning.