Mistakes
Mistakes are not confined to any particular age, rank, or position. Anyone can err, regardless of experience or seniority. The Mahabharata provides a powerful illustration of this truth. During the disrobing of Draupadi, revered elders such as Bhishma, Drona, Kripacharya, and Dhritarashtra remained silent in the face of a grave injustice. Their age, wisdom, and stature did not prevent them from making a mistake by failing to speak out against wrongdoing.
The lesson is clear: accountability should apply equally to everyone. Respect for anybody should never come at the cost of truth and justice.
Dr Santosh Kumar Mohapatra
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