Lord Krishna’s Swargarohanam followed by Arjuna’s agony and the Pandavas’ Mahayanam.

If we go deeper into these stories, we will be amazed to see the Wisdom unfold before us. Let us analyse the Dhritarashtra’s story first. The blind King was actually blind with attachment – in all forms. All these bondages destroyed his life and pulled down all around him. Instead of giving proper advice to his wife, children and others he led his life immersed in sensual pleasure.

When Gandharidevi decided to blindfold her eyes to deny herself the vision that her husband could not enjoy, he could have stopped her. So, Kauravas were deprived of the watchful attention of both parents. A mother’s keen observation is needed for the healthy (mental) growth of a child. Even if the father is inefficient, mother should take up the responsibility for her children and guide them in the right direction.

On the contrary, Kunthidevi was always mentoring her children. Even when Madridevi died along with King Pandu, Kunthidevi survived from that grief and took care of Madri’s children too. She is an excellent