'With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility'

Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati

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A wise philosopher once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” We all possess power and the ability to get things done. The question is: what prevents us from using this power wisely instead of becoming bullies?

Consider a popular student in school. That very popularity grants power, which can be used to help others or to bully less popular or junior students. The same principle applies to ragging in colleges, local strongmen (the ‘bahu-balis’, as they are known in the North), or anyone with influence. Power can either serve people or abuse the system.