It seems we Bharatiya (Indians) have revolt, reign, and renounce in our blood stream. May be we inherit from sages who believe in Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Sannyasa.In history of India, the kingdom of Magadh and its time period has played crucial role. It has produced kings of valour and sages of wisdom. Kings like Bimbisaar, Chandrgupta Maurya, Ashoka to name a few. Buddha, Chanakya lived in that age.
Both Chanakya and Chandrgupta (teacher and disciple) fought with wit and valour against all of their enemies, especially Dhana Nanda of Magadh. Thus they dethroned him and Chandrgupta initiated the Maurya dynasty. They expanded their territory in west as far as till today's Afghanistan and in east till Assam.
When everything was in place in Magadh, a severe famine struck the kingdom for couple of consecutive years. People of kingdom were in despair in search of food and water. Mighty Chandragupta's all backup plans for food for his citizens were going in vain. Thus forcing him towards spiritual journey to pray for his kingdom. He renounced his kingdom went towards Sharavanabelgola as part of his spiritual quest. He chose to do fast unto death as prescribed in Jainism.
Here, Chanakya too after completion of his great work Arthashastra, chose to do fast unto death. Finally, the thought which passes is Revolt - Reign - Renounce. Is it true till today?
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