The title of this post is inspired from the movie #spiderman. This is strong message deliver through the movie. The phrases emphasizes that the 'spiderman' powers come with a profound obligation to use them for good and protect others. The main character, Peter Parker understands that his powers are not a license to act with impunity but a duty to serve. But in real life scenarios, there are many personality, who misuses their power and do not put them in best use. In this context, Sanskrit has following to say ;
प्राप्य चलानधिकारान् शत्रुषु मित्रेषु बन्धुवर्गेषु |
नाSपकृतं नोपकृतं न सत्कृतं किं कृतं तेन ||
Praapya chaalanadhikaaraan shatrushu mitreshu bandhuvargeshu.
Naapakrutam nopakrutam na satrkrutam kim krutena tena.
Praapya = on getting.
Chalaanadhikaaraan = chalaan + adhikaaraan.
Chalaan = wanton, without any responsibility.
Adhikaaraan = authority, power of administration.
Shatrushu = enemies.
Mitreshu = friends.
Bandhuvargeshu = various relatives.
Naapakrutam = na + apakrutam.
Na = not.
Apakrutam = harmed maliciously.
Nopakrutam = na + upakrutam.
Upakrutam = obliged benifitted.
Satkrutam = treat with respect .
Kim = what ?
Krutam = done.
Tena = he
i.e. Even after having unlimited authority without any responsibility, if a person does not punish his enemies, does not benefit his friends, and does not respect and honor his relatives, then what has he done and what is the use of such an authority ??
This proverb sarcastically points out that most of the people do not fulfill their responsibilities and misuse the rights given to them, which has now become a social problem. There should be a parity of authority and responsibility. The title of my post suggests that those with significant power or ability have a moral obligation to use it wisely and for the benefit of others. The phrase suggest that a duty to act responsibly, accountable for one's actions, and that power should be accompanied by a commitment to good and ethical behavior. When a person is assigned with certain power or authority, they are clueless to make use of it. While others recognize and value the power to make best use of it.
