Mythology
Power
Cultural studies
Social Skills
Persuasion
generosity
Jealousy
Selflessness
Indian Culture
SELFLESSNESS WILL KILL YOU.
A thread.
A thread.
King Mahabali was a mythical ruler of the South-Indian state of Keralam, known across the land for his generosity.
His name is literally translated as 'the great sacrifice'.
An Asura king, under his rule the Kingdom thrived: no poverty and ill luck; no mischief among men.
His name is literally translated as 'the great sacrifice'.
An Asura king, under his rule the Kingdom thrived: no poverty and ill luck; no mischief among men.
Now, the Devas grew jealous of his immense popularity and power and sought Lord Vishnu for a solution.
Vishnu, acceding to their cries, took the form of a Brahmin dwarf boy, Vamana.
Vamana seeks king Bali and requests three feet of land.
Vishnu, acceding to their cries, took the form of a Brahmin dwarf boy, Vamana.
Vamana seeks king Bali and requests three feet of land.
The King's father, Prahlada realises that the Brahmin boy is infact Vishnu in disguise and senses something devious in the whole affair.
As it is considered sacrilege to deny a Brahmin's request, the wish is granted.
Keep reading.
As it is considered sacrilege to deny a Brahmin's request, the wish is granted.
Keep reading.
No sooner than the King consents, the boy assumes a gigantic form.
In one step he measures the entire earth, and in the next, the entire sky.
Then he asks for the third feet of land and King Bali, so as not to scar his reputation, offers his head to step on.
In one step he measures the entire earth, and in the next, the entire sky.
Then he asks for the third feet of land and King Bali, so as not to scar his reputation, offers his head to step on.
Vamana tramples Bali to the netherworld but due to such an act of altruistic devotion,
Vishnu promises to make him the Indra of the next eonic cycle and grands him permision to visit his beloved people once every year.
This is commemorated as the festival of 'Onam' in Keralam.
Vishnu promises to make him the Indra of the next eonic cycle and grands him permision to visit his beloved people once every year.
This is commemorated as the festival of 'Onam' in Keralam.
By now, you can read out the intention of this post.
Altruism is considered a virtue but I will say it is foolishness.
This kind of selfless giving will bleed you to death.
Altruism is considered a virtue but I will say it is foolishness.
This kind of selfless giving will bleed you to death.
I have seen families destroyed due to the foolishness of the breadwinner.
These kind of people are the favourite victims of manipulators as they can be controlled by appealing to their generosity.
And they don't feel the least discomfort from it. They're doing an act of virtue.
These kind of people are the favourite victims of manipulators as they can be controlled by appealing to their generosity.
And they don't feel the least discomfort from it. They're doing an act of virtue.
Helping the unfortunate, ofcourse, is a noble act.
But you shouldn't cut off your leg to help a cripple walk.
Your first priority should always be you.
♘.
But you shouldn't cut off your leg to help a cripple walk.
Your first priority should always be you.
♘.
Realise if you are under manipulation.
Understand the techniques manipulators use to control you.
Get the upper hand and trample any attempts of manipulation like Vamana trampled Bali.
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Understand the techniques manipulators use to control you.
Get the upper hand and trample any attempts of manipulation like Vamana trampled Bali.
Get Mental Warfare Strategies now.
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