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Diversity and Inclusion lessons from The Mahabharata!

Diversity and Inclusion seems to be a topic of discussion everywhere. However, it seems that our forefathers had found solutions to it more than 5000 years ago.

The Mahabharata talks about the contribution of Shikhandi, who was born a woman and later became a man, to the war in helping the Pandavas win by slaying Bhishma. The war would not have been won if Shikhandi was not present.

The same could be the case with Ghatotkach, the son of Bhima whose mother was Hidimba. If he was not causing enough trouble for Karna to use the gift of Lord Indra on him, Arjuna would have been dead and the war would have been lost.

Last but not the least, if Panchali and Amba were not present, the war would have taken a very different form. They both assisted Lord Krishna in helping the word become free of the Kauravas and adharm.

When we are struggling today to find answers, may be it would be a good idea to refer the age-old wisdom we have in the form of mythologies, puranas and Upanishads. They may help us lead better and more useful lives as they have been helping generations of Indians for thousands of years.

I am so keen to learn more about our culture and history that can help humanity now more than ever!

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