Why Sacrifice? So why did Janamejaya conduct a genocidal sacrifice? Let's assume that he - or his advisors - desired the genocide. The question wasn't "should we?" but "how should we?" While kshatriyas are within their dharma to bear arms against an enemy, they still need to show that their actions are consistent with kshatriya dharma. Once we ask the question that way, the choice of a sacrifice becomes clear.
Jayary Newsletter # 103
Jayary Newsletter # 103
Jayary Newsletter # 103
Why Sacrifice? So why did Janamejaya conduct a genocidal sacrifice? Let's assume that he - or his advisors - desired the genocide. The question wasn't "should we?" but "how should we?" While kshatriyas are within their dharma to bear arms against an enemy, they still need to show that their actions are consistent with kshatriya dharma. Once we ask the question that way, the choice of a sacrifice becomes clear.