Note – a vivid description of a noble ruler is given here. Our rulers should read our Scriptures to know how to rule the country. The direct interaction with the people alone can bring harmony between the ruler and the ruled. Then there is no scope for lack of communication or understanding. Such a King will be admired and loved by his people.

Only spiritual awareness will give that clarity and conviction to the ruler in discharging his duties well, and to the people in respecting and following the systems well.

It was a piteous sight. He saw a bull, with only one leg and the other three limbs were bleeding. He was trying hard to stand on his one remaining leg. There was a cow crying inconsolably with sorrow, standing near the bull. The bull was none other than Dharmadevan and the cow was Bhoomidevi.

Dharmadevan was conversing with Bhoomidevi, asking her:

“why do you cry oh Devi, what ails you? Did anything happen to make you so sad? Are you crying because you see me trying to walk around on one leg? Or maybe you are sad of thinking what will happen to you in