Friends
Last seven days were very social for me. The activities on social front were very hectic but quite enjoyable. Whenever the opportunity of being together with the near and dear ones comes, it always gives lot of happiness. Being away from the native place, such opportunities are rare. Although the purpose of such get together may be different (Marriage, Health issues, social functions, etc.), but still the opportunity to connect with the roots is highly valuable. I got such opportunity in last 3-4 days. The reason was that my uncle in law is in the City to get the knee treatment. With god's grace he is fine now.
We get inspiration from God and People and try to follow their steps for better life. while reading a book I noticed that some of the most respected persons and Gods have also done blunder in their life. Couple of examples are :
1. Bheeshma Pitamah ( Devavrat) took away forcefully three daughters (Ambaa, Ambika & Ambalika) of Kaashee's king Kaashee Raaj from swayamvar for marrying his cousin Vichitraveerya ( Shantanu & satyavatee's son), the king of Hastinaapur. No body could dare to stop him. Later Ambaa took the birth as shikhandi who was instrumental in killing Bhishma Pitamah).
2. When Draupadi was being brought to the court by dushasan forcefully, Bheeshm Pitamah was also there and he was silent spectator. In his presence Dushasan was removing her saree. This was the turning point in Mahabharat.
3. Lord Ram sent his pregnant wife Sita to jungle just because a washerman in Ayodhya had raised doubt on her sanctity. This spoiled the personal life of Lord Ram.
4. Current Prime Minister of our country is renowned for his honesty but the silence on his part in last two years has made him party to the most corrupt Government post independence. Silence has taken him to other side.

There may be many such incidences which contradicts the image of highly respected and worshiped personalities. I don't know, what were the situations and circumstances at that time but apparently these appear mistakes which proved turning point in the history.
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