Ajaya: Roll of the Dice (Epic of the Kaurava Clan #1)

by Anand Neelakantan

One of the meanings of Duryodhana is ‘one who is difficult to conquer’, in other words, Ajaya (Unconquerable).

when poverty caught up with morality, the lines between the acceptable and unacceptable somehow vanished.

A Kshatriya is supposed to be one who has found God in action, by doing his duty. A Vaishya is one who has found God in trade, by creating wealth; and a Shudra is one who has found God in love, by serving society.

Power corrupts even the most principled.”

You are a seeker of knowledge, a Brahmin in the purest sense. You are more Brahmin than Parashurama. Once you become a warrior and work for society, you will become a Kshatriya, protector of the weak. When you bring prosperity to your people through your work, you will become a Vaishya. When you bring happiness to people through your love, compassion and service, you will be a Shudra. You will be all varnas and more – you will be a humane being.

When your opponent is strong, it is not valour that will win the battle, but intelligence.”

Hate the deed, not the person.