Just finished an eye-opening book called 'The Difficulty of Being Good' by Gurcharan Das.
It talks about how hard it is to be good, using stories from the Indian epic.
Thread below to understand how these old stories can guide us today:
The book is like a journey.
We travel through old stories from the Mahabharata, and explore what's right and wrong.
Das doesn't tell us what to do, but helps us think about our choices.
In the book, characters wrestle with hard decisions.
It's like us, trying to decide what's fair at work or home.
The stories might be old, but the problems are similar to what we face today.
Ever done the right thing and had bad things happen?
Draupadi, a character in the book, knows the feeling. It's hard when fairness doesn't protect us.
But Das encourages us to stick to what's right, no matter what.
Das discusses 'Dharma', which means duty.
He shows us that 'right' can depend on the situation.
This means there's no one answer for all problems - a lesson we can use in our confusing world.
The stories make us think about why we act the way we do.
The book doesn't give answers, but it makes us ask ourselves important questions. It's a great tool for self-discovery.
The book also talks about power struggles and wants.
Think of office politics or family arguments. We see that these struggles are as old as time.
This reminds us that everyone, even heroes, deal with these problems.
This book is old but still important. It's a mix of ancient wisdom and modern problems. It pushes us to be better, even when it's hard.
'The Difficulty of Being Good' makes us question ourselves.
It doesn't have all the answers, but it guides us to ask the right questions. It's like a torch, helping us navigate through the confusing parts of life.
A great read for anyone looking to understand themselves better.
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