Power is poison

Dedicated to (Late) Mrs. Indira Gandhi- the most unforgettable woman of my time and (Late) Sh. Rajiv Gandhi- a man who was ahead thinker of his time and age.

"Power is poison"- Recently while reading a news clip abut the first speech as vice-president of a national political party, a young leader mentioned about this phrase. It is the first lesson from mother to the son who has been given a huge responsibility to carry this over his shoulders. A relation ship between mother and son is like a pure source of energy. It develops one ‘s emotional and spiritual strength. It is like sacred river of holy water, blesses the persons involved.  His father ( RIP) was a great creative mind  who could think beyond his age and time.... I noticed about him that his decisions were not only talks ... They were actions too. 

OK, how does the power corrupts an innocent mind is not hidden from us that is why it is a 'VISH-MANTHAN'.  But can we escape from this? or we are forced to drink it. Socrates had no choice, Jesus was forced and Mahatma Gandhi knew it too. I feel that no one can escape from the designed destiny. The only difference it the choice in the process and way to reach and earnestly doing the assigned duties. 

Dear friends, Lets share a story about the mind-set of a king. Long ago, there was a great king. He was wise, good administrator and a kind hearted person. He respected his fellow men as well as people of his state. He had a son, young and energetic but lacks experience. The king used to share good rapport with him and try to teach him important lesson through life-experiences. Once a while, they used to go out of palace and took the leisure walk over their elephant in the cities. The son love that part of life as it was the time when he could discuss anything or everything with his father. However the son did not like one thing that when they go out on their ride, the elephant  usually surrounded by stray dogs who usually bark over them in the journey. That irritated the son as well as mahout but the king-the father usually remained calm and at peace w/o showing any expression. the son felt that the these stray dogs had no respect for the king's ride and that is why they barked over it. Once a while in the ride when that happened again, the son got furious and ordered mahout to tell soldiers to kill all the stray dogs of the state. Before mahout could communicate the same to soldiers, the king told him not to do that and took back the order issued by the prince. The son could not understand the reason for doing so. He remained mum and annoyed too over that issue. The king, being a father too, understood the mental condition of prince- his son. On reaching at palace, the father called his son to his room and asked the reason for his annoyance. The prince explained the reason to king that as the barking dogs disturbed them a lot that is why he ordered to kill them. The father explained him that he himself got irritated with barking of stray dogs and he could have issued that order much before but there was a reason for not doing so. The son asked the reason from his father. The father told him if such type of order be issued, the soldiers would complied that order w/o any delay or failure but in that case these dogs which did another good job of night watchman in villages as they barked on suspicious persons in night if they come to village for committing crime i.e. robbery, theft, dacoity, abduction etc. Thus they kept those persons away from innocent residents and filled the trust of public in the system by providing safety to them. A king is known for protecting his people so if crime incidents would be increased then there would be a hue-&-cry among the people as they would think that the king was not able to save their life and property from those mischief-mongers. It would reduce and shatter their trust in administration and system which ultimately belonged to king-himself. Therefore for the welfare and protection of people he did not issue such orders which might have big repercussion among people despite having sufficient power of doing so.

A system is run though power as that power is acknowledge at every stage. One shall not need to show it again and again to all. It is easy to give sword to a monkey for protecting while sleeping but it is impossible to save one's life even when a mosquito sits at the fore head as the monkey would cut the head to kill the mosquito. 

A power is the introduction of self -hood but it shall always remains in mind that brings the ample responsibility. This is good, one knows about its Mal-function. The salt if added in pinch is good for taste but consumed in excess quantity would poison the food. A king must understand that there must be a space for creative criticism as it reduces the annoyance of people and gives positive aura to system. Being king is not as difficult task but remains there for long time is arduous & could be possible only through regular retrospection and good pieces of advice from the council/friends and above all by controlling the lust and desire for unseen threats and dangers offered in the way.

We all have hero in us... just listen the heart.... Do not let the seeing becomes the obstacle in feeling the vision....

Believe this...Life is such a beautiful gift.. If it has given you pain, it has given you patience to bear it, if it has given you sorrow, it has given you enough happiness to celebrate, if it has given you tears, it has given me loud laughs,.... Say thanks to life for living your emotions!!

Remember it, an advice is always come from self.. There is no short-cut for success and only penchant is the key to victory. Wrong decisions - only they have power to bring you down to ashes...You have a long way to go... Do not forget, the victory which is got through betrayal and deceitful means does not fill rejoice in life of victor.....

 

You have the power... wish you could remember this always....

Best of luck and good wishes from one who admires the relationships and responsibilities carrying capacities. 

 

*p.s. The author neither favors nor against any political party, its policies, thinking and any individual.