Fathers are seen as a strong, protective presence who ensure the home is safe and defend their family against harm. For a son, a father has always remain a hero. A father acts as a protective figure by providing physical security, financial stability, and emotional guidance, standing as a "shield" against dangers and challenges. But how far a father could go to protect the mis deed of their kids ? There are ample situation real life events where a father always stand up their for his son even at times of their wrong doing. One such example is going around here and I am just trying to figure out, when the father would accept the misdeed of his son.
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The Mahabharata is one of India's major ancient Sanskrit epics. It is often described as a story of the "great war" and the "great Bharata dynasty," showcasing that the epic is "the greatest story ever told" in Indian culture. It centers on a dynastic struggle for the throne of Hastinapura between two sets of cousins, the Kauravas and Pandavas. To many scholars, Dhritarashtra the father of the Kaurvas is considered to be the reason behind the War. He became the cause of the Mahabharata War, but not because of any one person, but because of their own weaknesses and decisions. There are many reason that supports him as the main villain of the War.
Dhritarashtra loved his son Duryodhana so much that he ignored all his mistakes.
Dhritarashtra did not accept the advice of Bhishma and Vidur and instead accepted Shakuni as his advisor
He remained silent even when Draupadi was insulted and the Pandavas were cheated in gambling.
All this happened because of Dhitrashtra blind love towards his son. The intense affection overrode duty, morality, and sound judgment, ultimately causing the Mahabhartha war. This obsession led him to enable his son’s destructive actions, prioritizing emotional attachment over righteousness.
Love is blind, and it will take over your mind
Lately I have been witnessing similar trends in my village. Where a father is not ready to accept the wrong doing of his son. Even though the whole village were aware of the wrong doing and shared many proof of his mis deed the father is not ready to accept the fault of his son. Yesterday I had a little conversation with him. Seeing his blind love really surprised me. I had the conversation that revolves around the things carried by his son, but for him he did that unintentionally. But there were similar cases that were repeated again and again. I counter attack him how such things could happen but for him it just happened by mistake. It was strange to see are tired teacher getting so obsessed with his son. He is still protecting his son and ready to guard him. The son on the hand does not showing any remorse or regret. He know his father is with him , so he is ready to take on the world.
We are all fools in love
A father's deep, protective, and sacrificial love is generally positive, it must be balanced with guidance and discipline to be healthy. But a Blind love from a father to a son can be detrimental, which can cause a parent to overlook faults and lead to negative outcomes. As seen in stories like Dhritarashtra in the Mahabharata, extreme attachment can lead to bad judgment and ruinous decisions. Who wants to spoil a sons life. While a father's love is invaluable, it should not be "blind." True, healthy love involves supporting a child while encouraging responsibility and character development, rather than shielding them from the consequences of their actions.
In good faith - Peace!!