King Janaka: Understanding Dharma and Impartiality

King Janaka: Understanding Dharma and Impartiality
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King Janaka, known as a karma yogi, was tested by the Lord to assess his understanding of dharma. The Lord disguised himself as a Brahmin and questioned Janaka about how he treated his subjects without partiality. Janaka responded by comparing his impartiality to that of a parent towards their children, brothers’ harmony, acharyas’ equal treatment of their sishyas, and individuals’ non-discrimination among friends. However, the Lord challenged Janaka’s reasoning by pointing out that not all parents, brothers, or friends are impartial. Janaka then explained that everyone, including himself, has the Lord as their ultimate parent, sibling, friend, and teacher. Understanding this divine connection eliminates the need for differentiation, leading to impartiality. Janaka’s realization of the Lord’s omnipresence made him a just king. Similarly, Arjuna sought forgiveness from the Lord, drawing parallels to the forgiveness between father and son, husband and wife, and friends. Bharata, who requested Rama to become the king of Ayodhya, acknowledged his servant and disciple relationship with Rama. These examples demonstrate the profound impact of divine connections on human relationships and the need for impartiality and forgiveness.

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