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Monday, December 7, 2020

Shishupala

When the Arghya was given unto Krishna, Sishupala, the Rajah of Chedi, arose in wrath and said: "It ill becomes thee, O Yudhishthira, to honour thus an uncrowned chieftain. Gathered about thee are ruling kings of highest fame. 
  1. If the honour be due to age, then Vasudeva can claim it before his son; 
  2. if it is due to the foremost rajah, then Drupada should be honoured; 
  3. if it is due to wisdom, Drona is the most worthy; 
  4. if it is due to holiness, Vyasa is the greatest. 
  5. Drona's son hath more knowledge than Krishna, 
  6. Duryodhana is peerless among younger men, 
  7. Kripa is the worthiest priest, and 
  8. Karna the greatest archer. 
For what reason should homage be paid unto Krishna, who is neither the holiest priest, the wisest preceptor, the greatest warrior, nor the foremost chieftain?

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