Anu-Chintanam

Vidura is a prominent character in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. He is known for his wisdom, righteousness, and practical understanding of politics and ethics. Vidura was the half-brother of King Dhritarashtra and was renowned for his impartiality and commitment to justice.

Niti refers to the principles of governance, ethics, and morality in ancient Indian philosophy. Vidura’s niti, or the teachings and advice he imparted, are highly regarded for their relevance and timeless wisdom. His teachings provide guidance on various aspects of life, including politics, administration, morality, and interpersonal relationships.

एकं हन्यान्न वा हन्यादिषुर्मुक्तो धनुष्मता। बुद्धिर्बुद्धिमतोत्सृष्टा हन्याद् राष्ट्रं सराजकम् ॥

English – When an archer releases an arrow, that arrow may or may not kill someone, but when a wise man takes a wrong decision, it can lead to the destruction of the whole nation including the king.

Hindi – कोई धनुर्धर जब बाण छोड़ता है तो सकता है कि वह बाण किसी को मार दे या न भी मारे, लेकिन जब एक बुद्धिमान कोई गलत निर्णय लेता है तो उससे राजा सहित संपूर्ण राष्ट्र का विनाश हो सकता है ।

Kannada – ಬಿಲ್ಲುಗಾರನು ಬಾಣವನ್ನು ಬಿಟ್ಟಾಗ, ಆ ಬಾಣವು ಯಾರನ್ನಾದರೂ ಕೊಲ್ಲಬಹುದು ಅಥವಾ ಕೊಲ್ಲದೇ ಇರಬಹುದು, ಆದರೆ ಬುದ್ಧಿವಂತನು ತಪ್ಪು ನಿರ್ಧಾರವನ್ನು ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡಾಗ, ಅದು ರಾಜನನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಂತೆ ಇಡೀ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರದ ನಾಶಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗಬಹುದು.

Sanskrit – यदा धनुर्धरः बाणं मुञ्चति तदा सः बाणः कस्यचित् वधं कर्तुं शक्नोति वा न वा, परन्तु यदा बुधः दोषपूर्णं निर्णयं करोति तदा तस्य कारणेन राजासहितस्य समग्रस्य राष्ट्रस्य विनाशः भवितुम् अर्हति