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Citizen Craft and Dharma
- "Nithopadesha" teaches citizen craft, a concept missing in Indian literature focused on statecraft.
- It emphasizes the dharma of citizenship, balancing duties of citizens and governance to maintain society's fabric.
Hold Leaders Accountable
- Readers in power should use the book as a mirror to reflect on their actions.
- Criticize leaders you support to keep them accountable and prevent repeating past mistakes.
Oral Tradition's Dynamic Power
- Indian oral tradition allows stories to adapt over time, reflecting contemporary values and ideas.
- This flexibility prevents fundamentalism and democratizes interpretation, unlike immutable written scriptures.