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New ICP Post on #Indic Dharma ("On #Rajadharma 2"). Article on the Royal Regimen practiced by the ancient Raajas of Bhaarathavarsha. http://indicportal.org/on-rajadharma-2/
This second installment in the first set of our Series on #Indic Governance elaborates not only on the qualities of the ideal Raaja or Leader, but also on the required Training and Regimen for Princes. #Rajadharma
Being & Becoming a king is easier said than done. Indeed, one of the great problems facing society is that ambitious people always ask “why not me?” rather than “why me?”. Rather than being an ambition or privilege, being a Raaja is tremendous responsibility & burden. #Rajadharma
"Preaching the royal duty ( #Rajadharma)...Lord #Rama asks #Bharata, 'Surely, you abstain from the following fourteen common shortcomings of the kings, don’t you?-namely, atheism, falsehood, anger, carelessness, long-windedness...and attacking many enemies at the same time'?"
“the king should have...a combination of humility in his nature, impressiveness in his appearance, freedom from sloth, skillfulness in his work, religiousness in his wisdom, disciplined in his sensual enjoyment, infinitely powerful observation and boundless enthusiasm.” #Rajdharm
“Governance is not only a means of enjoying the luxuries of the world, but
also carrying a great burden of tough, grave duties and responsibilities. #Rajadharma
also carrying a great burden of tough, grave duties and responsibilities. #Rajadharma
"The king should divide his days & nights in a planned manner for his official & private matters.The #Visnudharmottarapurana, divides the king’s routine in three parts: - Morning & forenoon, Noon & afternoon
Evening & night”. The day is divided into muhurthas(1.5 hrs) #Rajadharma
Evening & night”. The day is divided into muhurthas(1.5 hrs) #Rajadharma
Preparation, disciplined routine & Regimen makes the difference between a leader & a follower. True leaders, great leaders, are not merely born, but made. They are made not just by Parents & not just by Gurus, but also by God, Friends & forged by the challenges of life. #Rajdharm
