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Pankaj Sapkal - The Hidden Strategy
Pankaj Sapkal - The Hidden Strategy
Pankaj Sapkal - The Hidden Strategy
By
Kanika
Compiled by
Pankaj Sapkal
Contents
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Introduction
Main Text
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About The Maha-Bharata
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The Enduring Legend
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and beautifully sculpted characters, some of which border on
the line between good and bad.)
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facie, but which have a logic that is both practical, as well as
deeply philosophical.
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Today, Krishna is venerated in India, and is considered an
incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in the pantheon of Hinduism.
Entire sects and cults abound after his persona, and he is
considered as the paradigm of the most complete man that
one can hope to be.
Indeed, the historical Krishna must have been a super-
humanly exceptional person, to have generated such fervent
support.
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existed, and it is not too difficult to conjecture that he was
probably the descendent of an ancient civilization that
superseded the Indo-European one, in its achievements and
glories. We still continue to find evidence of submerged
cities in the adjoining coastal areas, dating as far back as
7500 BC.
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The Morality of The Hidden Strategy
Each man is the King of his own life, and he is a King so long
as he has possessions and people to protect.
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The Hidden Strategy may seem offensive to many, for it
addresses some brutal aspects of life. However, offensive as
it may seem, the advice contained is sagacious and practical.
Civilizations that ignored it have paid heavily for their
neglect, by having millions of its people enslaved for
generations, or labor under a tyrannical foreign yoke.
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which is never under attack, but one which is successful in
fighting off the attack.
And the body must be strong and merciless against the
attackers. It cannot find peace so long as there are these
entities that attack it.
It cannot overlook the attack and believe in the right of the
virus to exist. Only benevolent and symbiotic cells are
tolerated and even welcomed.
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authority you posses, the more must it be guarded against
the forces of erosion.
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Tzu) do advise making friendly overtures to the opponent to
put him off guard, before attacking him.
One must remember, that the King stands not only to lose
his life and face torture and humiliation in the bargain, but
also be maligned in history as the one that allowed the
massacre of thousands of his citizens to happen.
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Those who criticize the King that executes his enemies and
plots against them, would do well to remember this.
And certainly, the king who begins to lose his balance and
slays innocents meaninglessly would do good to remember
that the Hidden Strategy advises respecting the counsel of
one’s ministers and approves the slaying of only those who
actually step out of line, not those who are potential
enemies.
The King needs to maintain his balance, and not let his heart
grow inhuman.
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Such is the way of power...
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The Hidden Strategy
(Kuuta Neeti)
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Having heard of the might of the Pandavas, the
king Dhrit-rashtra was greatly distressed.
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Then he summoned his minister Kanika, who was
well versed in the sciences of governance and
finance.
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Said Dhrit-rashtra: O most learned of the
Brahmins! The Pandavas are prospering greatly,
and this awakens jealous feelings within me.
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Having thus been asked for advice by the King
Dhrit-rashtra, the learned Brahmin Kanika was
pleased in his heart, and began to elaborate upon
the finer principles of governance and leadership
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Thus said Kanika: O King, who is sinless! Then do
hear what I have to say in this regard!
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The king must ever be quick to punish and thus
display his masculinity.
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People fear him who is alert and prompt with his
punishments.
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Let the king be ever wary that the enemy never
fathoms his weakness, and be ready to attack if
he divines the weakness of the enemy.
As a turtle protects its eggs, thus should the king
protect all his aspects, and hide his weaknesses.
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If he begins any mission, let him not rest till he
brings it to its fulfillment.
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Let him terminate the enemy that plots his ill – the
act shall be praised by all wise men.
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Thus, in the moment of difficulty for the enemy,
let the king certainly slay the enemy, with no
thought for any relationship or kindliness.
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For, just as a tiny flame can destroy an entire
forest with the help of appropriate fuel,
thus can an insignificant enemy cause great
destruction, with the right help.
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Make your bow seem insignificant like a piece of
wood. But sleep alertly like the fawn.
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Let him not think, this enemy has fully submitted
to me.
The King may allay his fears only by slaying the
enemy.
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The incidental enemy should be pacified by
granting his material wishes, and then slain.
Also, let not the one who was earlier an enemy
and has later become servile be spared. Let the
king destroy the three and five aspects of the
enemy by using the seven aspects.
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First, let the king destroy the primary force of
opposition.
Subsequently, let him also slay its allies and those
who maintain relationships with the opposition.
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If the primary force of opposition is destroyed,
then all those who derive sustenance from it are
naturally killed.
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Let the king be ever keen on knowing the
movements of the enemy, and conceal all the
aspects of his own kingdom
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Create confidence in the minds of people by
adopting the signs of the mendicant
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For achieving one’s objective, the feigning of
goodness has been advised to attract people to
oneself.
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In this world, all efforts made by the wise are
ultimately aimed towards achievement of the
desired goals.
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But when the tide turns in one’s own favor, then
let the enemy be dropped down and destroyed,
like smashing an earthen pot on the rocks.
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The enemy who has plotted one’s ill must be
destroyed at all costs, and by using every means
at one’s disposal, let it be pacification, bribery,
plotting or punishment.
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Thus said Dhrit-rashtra: O Kanika! Let me know
the secrets of destroying the enemy by the
application of these means that you speak of –
pacification, bribery, plotting and punishment.
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Thus said Kanika: In this respect, allow me to
present a story of a forest Jackal who was wise in
all matters worldly. Listen, O King:
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In a forest dwelt a Jackal who was astute at
fulfilling his selfish desires.
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One day, this group chanced to see a mighty deer
who was the leader of his pack.
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Thus said the Jackal: Brother Tiger! You have
tried, many times, to bring down this deer.
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It is my advice that when the deer sleeps, the Rat
gnaws at its legs (thus rendering it incapable of
running with any speed).
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In its weakened condition, let the Tiger bring
down the deer.
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The animals heeded the counsel of the Jackal and
acted accordingly.
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As he saw the immobile body of the deer prone
upon the earth, the Jackal said this to the others:
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Thus, assured by the Jackal, the animals went to
the river to freshen up.
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The mighty Tiger was the first to come back from
the river
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Thus said the Tiger: O Intelligent one! What
worries you? You are the wisest of us all.
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The Jackal replied: O Mighty one! Hear what the
Rat had to say about this:
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Today, he will satisfy his hunger by the grace of
my strength.
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Thus said the Tiger: If this is what the Rat says,
then he certainly brings me to my senses.
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Having said this, the Tiger walked off into the
forest.
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Brother Rat! Hear what the Mongoose had to say
about you.
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The flesh of this deer is not edible to me, after the
Tiger has touched it.
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Having heard this, the Rat was mortally terrified
and escaped to his burrow.
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Upon the arrival of the Wolf, the Jackal said this to
him:
Brother Wolf. The Tiger is not pleased with you,
and things do not bode well for you.
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He is shortly arriving here with the tigress. So, do
what you can, to escape!
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At this time, the Mongoose arrived.
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The Jackal spoke thus to the Mongoose:
O Mongoose! I have defeated all the other
creatures with my strength and they have left.
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Thus said the Mongoose: If the Tiger, the Wolf,
and the Rat have been defeated by you, then you
must certainly be a mighty warrior.
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I could not possibly fight with you. Then, the
Mongoose left the scene.
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So said Kanika: Thus, after all the other creatures
had left, the Jackal rejoiced in his heart.
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A King who acts similarly is always happy and lives
in prosperity.
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The greedy should be bribed into service and the
weak should be conquered.
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No matter who occupies the position of the enemy
– he should be destroyed.
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Let the King vow to slay the enemy, be it by using
his wealth, or by poisoning. The enemy must
never be ignored.
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Even if it is one’s own Guru, who has strayed from
the righteous path and is consumed with
arrogance, it is considered fitting to punish him for
the same.
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Even though one’s heart be full of anger, let one’s
demeanor be still unruffled and smiling.
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Before you strike the enemy, and even after you
strike, speak sweetly to him.
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Let the enemy be appeased – by granting of
wealth, by extolling righteousness, and by
courteous behavior. Let his heart be made trusting
towards oneself.
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He who pretends righteousness can effectively
camouflage the vilest of his actions, just as the
mountaintops are veiled by dark clouds.
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If you wish to destroy anyone instantly, set fire to
his dwelling.
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Let the enemy be well received, offered seating,
hospitality and gifts.
But do not spare even the one who has begun to
trust you by all these actions.
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Be wary of even those from who you do not
anticipate trouble. And if you do anticipate trouble
from anyone, then be totally wary of those.
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Do not trust the untrustworthy.
But do not completely trust even those who are
trustworthy.
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Appoint spies in your own kingdom, as well as in
that of the enemy, after testing them thoroughly.
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Gardens, tourist places, religious places, places for
alcohol consumption, streets and lanes, all holy
places.
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Cross-roads, water-sources, mountains, valleys,
rivers, and all places where people gather – let
your spies inhabit those places.
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Let the King be utterly courteous, but keep his
heart sharp as a knife.
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Paying obeisance, pledging, committing, acting
submissive as the moment demands – these are
the duties of the King who seeks prosperity.
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Let the King be like the tree that bears flowers, if
not fruit. Even if it bears fruit, let it be difficult to
obtain them.
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The three aspects of life (Material, Spiritual,
Sensual) present three difficulties, as well as three
attainments.
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He who strives for the fulfilment of the spiritual
aspect faces obstacles from the material and
sensual natures.
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Let the King get rid of his ego, and keep his mind
focussed. Let his talk be sweet to all.
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If the King is under duress, either minor, or of
major proportions, let him use any means possible
to get out of it.
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No man is elevated without facing difficulties.
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If a man’s intellect is in confusion, let him be
influenced by stories of past activities and
achievements
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The man who sleeps on a high branch of a tree
comes to his senses when he falls down.
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It behooves the King to keep the faults of others
hidden, as well as to keep his own machinations
secret.
Let him hide his own form not only from the spies
of the enemy, but also from his own spies.
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Like the fisherman, a King cannot prosper without
penetrating the weaknesses of others, or without
brutal acts, or without slaying many.
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When the enemy’s army lies weak, sick, or
trapped in difficult terrain, plagued by hunger or
thirst, and is badgered from all aspects, that is the
right time to attack it.
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The man who has attained wealth does not apply
to another wealthy man. He, who has
accomplished all his goals, does not need to
maintain friendships with others.
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The King who wishes to prosper must always be
ready with the equipment and will to do battle
with the enemy, instead of dwelling on the faults
of others.
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Friend, or foe - none must suspect what the King
wishes to do.
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So long as the calamity is not upon oneself, let
one try to prevent it with great fear.
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The man who spares an enemy, brought to heel
by punishment, is organizing for his own demise,
just like the female mule who carries her own
death within her, as a foetus.
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Every action that has to be taken must be
meditated and planned and then the action must
follow the plan.
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Let the King who desires prosperity organize his
kingdom and time, and thus be industrious with
great energy. Similarly, let all material, spiritual
and sensual pursuits be conducted with heed to
the time and place.
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An insignificant enemy who is neglected may soon
be as strong as the oak tree, just as a small fire
left burning in a forest may soon destroy the
entire forest.
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He who keeps slowly enriching himself, like a fire
that slowly feeds itself, will one day gain enough
momentum to consume the large enemy.
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If someone is promised something, then let it not
be fulfilled immediately, but be postponed for long
periods.
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The steel knife, which is sharpened and kept in a
leather sheath, can, when the moment comes, cut
off a head full of hair.
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O King! May you also follow my counsel, and
behave appropriately to the Pandavas and other
people.
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You are blessed with all the means to do good,
are the greatest, in the eyes of all.
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The sons of your brother Pandu are mighty.
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Thus, having counseled Dhrit-rashtra, Kanika
returned to his dwelling.
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The End
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