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- Drona is kind of like Moses in how he’s sent off on a river in a basket. Given these odd beginnings, he’ll likely go on to do amazing things.
- There’s almost an immediate rivalry between Drona and Drupada. What will happen when they’re adults?
- The two brothers are kind and humble. Drupada goes on to great things, but it remains to be seen whether he’ll retain this humility.
- Aswatthama is an outcast and doesn’t appear too bright. Given that the other elders think little of Aswatthama, there’s probably some dissension in the ranks.
- Drupada has screwed up. Not giving hospitality to people (in other words, lack of charity) is a terrible sin.
- Drona is creating a plan of revenge. Acting hospitably towards guests is a great way of receiving their help.
- Drona should help Ekalavya. Only helping certain pupils to a certain point (below Arjuna) will likely come back to bite him.
- Drone might be a terrible person if he’s forcing people to give up their thumbs in order to train with him. What would have happened if Ekalavya had refused to cut off his thumb?
- This loyalty to Drona seems reckless. Sure, Drupada refused him help, but that probably doesn’t mean he should be killed or have his throne taken.
- Once again, reverence is an important part of receiving blessings from the celestial beings.
- Attacking the defenseless is usually bad. Dhrishtadyumna has committed a foul deed and one that’ll have bad consequences.
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