Ethics: Shalya`s Decisions before the Mahabharata War

Case Code: BECG190 Case Length: 03 Pages Period: - Pub Date: 2024 Teaching Note: Available

Price: Rs.300 Organization: - Industry: - Countries: India Themes: Ethical Decision Making, Leadership & Values,Ethics and Morality,Ethical Leadership

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Introduction

The rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas , two factions of the Kuru dynasty, is the central theme of the Mahabharata, an epic narrative that has shaped Indian culture and thought for centuries. The Mahabharata is not just a story of warfare but a complex exploration of ethics, leadership, and strategy. The Pandavas, led by Yudhishthira, were the rightful heirs to the throne of Hastinapura . However, their cousins, the Kauravas, led by Duryodhana, were unwilling to share power as they thought the throne was rightfully theirs. The roots of the conflict can be traced back to a game of dice in which Yudhishthira was deceived into losing his kingdom, wealth, and even his brothers to Duryodhana. As a result, the Pandavas were forced into exile for 13 years, with the promise that they would regain their kingdom afterward..

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