.Jaishankar’s allusion to the Pandavas as “senior diplomats from Pakistan”

China and Pakistan were mentioned when Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar hosted a discussion on international and domestic problems on Saturday as he released the Marathi version of his book, “The India Way.” He answered a question on strategy by saying that Lord Krishna and Hanuman were the “greatest diplomats.” “This remark is being made in complete sincerity. They were all-purpose diplomats if you look at it from a strategic and intelligence perspective “Jaishankar proclaimed.

The minister added that an analogy from the Hindu epic Mahabharata might be given for each of the top ten global strategic principles. “On the battlefield at the time, Bharat was multipolar. The fact that Arjuna was emotionally interdependent was a concern.” Additionally, he made a comparison between Lord Krishna’s plan and relations with Pakistan. “Today, we assert that we must exhibit deliberate patience. The clearest example in this regard may have been how Lord Krishna dealt with Shishupal; he pardoned him 100 times, and you know what happened afterwards “.

He emphasised that in the grand scheme of things, the Mahabharata has similar laws and bounds that nations should abide by. “The ratio between the Pandavas and the Kauravas was 7:11, although intelligence and stratagem varied. In these circumstances, reputation is immensely valuable. Sometimes tactical changes and strategic deceptions are required for the greater good. The words “Trojan Horse” and “Achille’s heel” are quite formal. I don’t mind how words are used, but if we’re going to comprehend Indian strategic culture, we need to return to our own stories.”

In response to a different query, he stated that, like the Pandavas, India could not choose its neighbours. If a “rogue nation could be a liability or an asset,” he was questioned. He said, “Yes,” to that: “For us, it is reality. You are given what you are in life. Just like we cannot choose our neighbours, the Pandavas could not choose their relatives. Naturally, we hope that common sense wins out.”

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He also criticised the opposition for misrepresenting China in their propaganda. “I am unable to explain why the opposition leaders act in this way to mask their lack of confidence. But it is political, yes. They intentionally do it. They will not admit that China invaded our borders in 1962; instead, they portray it as having occurred recently “Jaishankar made the comment as a subtle jab at Rahul Gandhi of the Congress, who has recently stepped up his criticism of the administration. The grand old party has previously been under fire from the BJP during the conflict of 1962. “People occasionally complain that we don’t do enough thought leadership. But even then, it requires introspection; yes, it might have to do with confidence “explained he.