Every problem always has two solutions. One of the solutions solves our problem permanently and the other gives an impression that the problem has been solved. When Vidura was rebuked and humiliated by Duryodhana just before the onset of Mahabharata war then Vidura did not react angrily. Instead of confronting the arrogant Kauravas, Vidura left in search for higher truth. He went on a pilgrimage; he visited several holy places and met several holy men including Uddhava and sage Maitreya. When Vibhishana was humiliated by proud and lusty Ravana then Vibhishana immediately took refuge of Lord Rama. Taking shelter of God dispelled all the miseries from the lives of Vibhishana and Vidura.
On the other hand we see that when Karna faced unpleasant situations in his life then his reaction was appalling. He went into a confrontonist zone and sided with evil Duryodhana. Karna initially thought that his miseries have been mitigated but actually his miseries got aggravated. Along with Duryodhana he also lived in constant anxiety and fear.
Vidura, Vibhishana and Karna – all three had the option to choose. What then followed in their lives was the outcome of their personal choices. Life always presents us with various opportunities. Our reaction to the situation determines our destiny. We can choose to be God conscious or we can decide to be ego conscious. We are independent to choose our path but we become utterly responsible for the path which we chose. So before taking any decision in our life we should introspect and see where we are heading towards – are we getting closer to God or are we moving away from him.
