Monday, April 30, 2012

Symbolic meaning of Dhritharashtra


There should be a connection between the self (Athma) ,  Intelligence (Buddhi) , Mind  and senses. The self (Athma) will direct one to goodness.  Intelligence has to understand the instructions of athma and has to be accepted by the mind. The mind gives directions to senses. In Mahabharatha, king Dhritharashtra symbolizes the failure of this connection. He was blind by birth. He was supposed to lead Kouravas to a goodness and righteousness, but did not do that. His wife, Gandhari could have guided her children to the right path, but she also blinded herself. They both symbolizes the same ignorant mind, intellect and senses.

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