GEMSCOR.COM | by P Ram
Across Indian mythology, sacrifices changed destinies and shook empires. Were they heroic or tragic? Let’s uncover five stories still echoing through time.
King Shantanu let Ganga drown their seven sons for her divine promise. Was his silence a sacrifice for love or failure as a father ?
Dronacharya demanded Eklavya’s thumb to secure Arjuna’s future. Did this uphold dharma or expose the bias of a revered guru ?
Yudhishthira’s gamble cost his brothers and Draupadi their freedom. Was this a king’s sacrifice for truth or a reckless act of pride ?
Kunti abandoned Karna at birth to protect her honor. Was this a justified sacrifice for society’s norms or a betrayal of maternal duty ?
Bhishma swore never to marry for his father’s happiness. Did this act ensure a kingdom’s stability or doom it to eternal conflict ?
Were these acts truly selfless, or driven by flawed ideals of dharma? Indian mythology raises timeless questions on morality and justice.
Sacrifices may shape destinies, but they should be questioned. Can dharma evolve to embrace both fairness and compassion ?
Were these sacrifices justified? Do they reflect strength, weakness, or society’s pressure? Share your take on the balance of dharma and humanity.