DRAUPADI AND DISROBING

Kauravas' attempt to disrobe Draupadi gives rise to diverse emotions, dialogues, debates and decisions.

That was, certainly, a turning point. The Pandavas had to make something out of it. They were robbed off of everything, including the honour of their wife, which evidently disrobed their own honour. In such circumstances, one loses the morale to exist, let alone the endeavor to lead a meaningful life.

Duryodhana tried repeatedly to have the Pandavas executed but failed each time. Therefore, he and his party expertly schemed to destroy the Pandavas - not physically but mentally and intellectually; this time his method of kill was attacking their self-confidence.

They were exiled to the forest and went from being emperor to empty-handed. A forest denotes confusion, fear, uncertainty, discord and even death call. But the Pandavas reversed this to an abundant facility to reflect, repent, rectify and reorganize. And sure enough, they were triumphant. The battle was immensely thrilling but the victory was a mere detail. They had already won because they chose to rise.

It is true when they say life is a gamble. On various occasions, time and destiny combine in an arrangement that results in us losing everything. But this arrangement is not powerful enough to take our confidence away from us, unless we ourselves choose to surrender it. The Pandavas demonstrate how to rise from the greatest of setbacks and use our confidence to rebuild our lives and make it meaningful, this time for life.

But this is no ordinary behaviour. What they personified is strength. And the source of their strength lies in God, godly people and good behaviour.