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The Subtle Art of Dharma: Krishna's Deceit & The Morality of War | Gurcharan Das Chapter Analysis for UPSC

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A deep dive into the most complex moral dilemmas of the Mahabharata War, drawing from Gurcharan Das's seminal work, focusing on how victory demanded the sacrifice of virtue.
Pointers for UPSC & Philosophy Students:
• Explores the paradox of Krishna, the divine master strategist, who endorsed cheating to ensure the Pandavas' victory.
• Analyzes critical instances of adharma committed by the heroes, including the deceitful killings of Bhishma, Drona (using Yudhishthira’s lie), Karna (when defenseless), and Duryodhana.
• Examines the ancient "Warriors Code" (Jus in Bello) established in the epic and its subsequent violations, providing a benchmark for judging the heroes’ actions.
• Discusses Krishna's two main justifications for these actions: the "War is Hell" doctrine (win at any cost) and the necessity imposed by the morally declining Kali Yuga.
• Compares the Mahabharata's constant moral scrutiny of its heroes to the treatment of cunning heroes in Greek Epics.
• Reviews the aftermath of the war, including Krishna's sobering message and Gandhari's curse, suggesting the epic does not fully endorse victory achieved through unjust means.
• Essential analysis for UPSC preparation, particularly Ethics (GS-IV) and Philosophy Optional papers, focusing on contextual morality and means vs. ends.
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