worst week ever 🤒

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Wow, what a week it has been for me. It drained every ounce of energy I had and basically zindagi ke thode se L lag gaye.

I had an infection, and the fever was occurring every 7 hours, with it being more than 101 degrees.

A big shoutout to my buddies below for making my health better

2 Weeks in Review

There isn't much happening here, honestly, but it is what it is.

• It was a sluggish week because my health was at its worst.

• Left the MNC I joined in January.

• Back at Inagiffy once again. LFG.

• Probably lost some weight, IDK but I feel like I did (han bhai measure kar lunga).

• I'm in the recovery phase right now, but I'll be back soon, lol.

• Booked tickets for DIVINE’s concert (bas bhagwaan jinx mat karna kuch)

I have been reading mythology for quite a long time now and this week I found an interesting article about:

Kanika Niti from the Mahabharata

1. What's It About:

   1. Kanika Niti is part of a big story, the Mahabharata, where a king named Dhritarashtra gets advice on how to be a powerful leader.

   2. This advice is pretty tough, saying that to stay in power, a king needs to be ready to fight, trick, and even get rid of enemies with no mercy.

2. Key Points from Kanika Niti:

   1. Expand Your Land: Kings should always look to grow their land and take chances when enemies slip up.

   2. Ruthlessness: Enemies must be destroyed without mercy; "The dead can never inspire any fear."

   3. Be Sly: If you can't beat your enemy right away, pretend to be weak and wait for the right time to strike.

   4. Four Means of Subjugation: Kanika advocates using conciliation, bribery, creating disunion, and force (saam, daam, bhed, dand) to defeat enemies.

   5. Clever Story: Kanika tells a story about a jackal and other animals to show how being smart can get you what you want without fighting.

   6. Trickery and Toughness: It's okay to trick and not feel sorry for those who stand against you.

   7. Be Careful and Secretive: Use spies and keep your plans to yourself so no one can guess what you're up to.

3. Thoughts on Tough Times and Success:

   1. Dealing with Hard Times: When things get tough, stories of heroes like Rama can offer comfort, suggesting tough times come before good times.

   2. Don't Get Too Comfortable: Even when things seem calm, always be ready for anything.

4. The Ending:

   1. This advice makes the king think hard, leading to a plot against the good guys, the Pandavas.

My Thoughts on It:

Kanika Niti shows us a very hard-edged way of looking at leadership and power. It tells us that sometimes leaders have to make tough choices and be very clever to keep their power and protect their people. But, it also makes you think about how important it is to balance being strong with being fair and kind.

This advice might work in a story or in really tough times long ago, but today, it's all about finding a balance. Being smart, strong, and kind helps a leader be truly great. It's not just about winning but making sure everyone is okay and treated right. This part of the Mahabharata gives us a lot to think about what it means to be in charge and how to handle power wisely.

What are your thoughts on this?