Bhim Shakuni Paradox

Bhim Shakuni (BS) Paradox.

The "Uttpatti" of this paradox can be attributed to Dr. Upendra Bhatt, my Uncle. This hilarious paradox is a comment on the existing socio- economic set up that we live in. The foundation of this paradox is based on a deep realisation that, at times, bad consequences that we face in life are on account of someone else's actions.

Well the story goes like this...
Bhim, the mighty Pandava, was a foodie, and loved to eat different types of food (that too in large quantities). Due to this habit, Bhim faced stomach upsets, and also had to visit the toilet lot many times. Bhim was faced with two options 1) To give up excessive eating 2) To sort out the issue of frequent visits to the toilet.

He thought about it and concluded that option one was not feasible, hence the second option had to be excercised.
Bhim, besides being a foodie was also a great devotee of Hanumanji. So, to resolve the issue once and for all, he started penance on banks of river Yamuna. One day, Hanumanji, was very pleased with his penance and appeared before him. He told Bhim" Dear Bhim, you are a great devotee of mine, I shall grant you one boon". Bhim was extremely happy, to have appeased Hanumanji and was ready with his request. (Shakuni mama, was a great pain for Bhim. He used to manipulate Duryodhan against the Pandavas, much to Bhim's dislike. Bhim had decided to set the record straight, without Shakuni knowing about it.) So Bhim, asked Hanumanji to grant him the following wish " When I eat once, Shakuni mama should go to the toilet twice". This strange request amused Hanumanji, but he knew that a boon was a boon, and had to be granted. " Tathastu" said Hanumanji...

Oh... what a licence... You can act as you wish and someone else will pay for the consequence of your action. Bhim was delighted and it goes without saying, he created a smelly mess for Shakuni mama...

We have similar situations in our society, offices etc. The people who act and the ones who are accountable for the consequence of these actions, are often two different people. Action without fear of consequences. Rights without accountability. How often do we see people in offices, personal life etc, pay for someone else's actions...Many a times.

Besides, the people who eat the fruits and the ones who clear the shit are often, two different people. It is not uncommon for people to create a mess when they know that they are not the ones who will pay for it ...
Other aspect of this paradox is a comment on an unequal division of work( A more refined 80:20 principle). Bosses/family members give simple work and benefits to their favourites and ask the hardworking/asocial/disliked people to clear the shit. That is 20% people are cause for 80% shit and they get away with it. Whereas, few people are faced with an almost impossible task of cleaning up. Many a times they do not even know the source of the mess.

Unfortunately, a role reversal for Shakuni is not in within his control. Just internalise, have you been a Bhim or a Shakuni lately.... I see many heads nodding in approval...