The More You Know, The Harder It Is to Unsee: A Lesson from Bhishma in the Mahabharata
The More You Know, The Harder It Is to Unsee: A Lesson from Bhishma in the Mahabharata “The more you know, the harder it is to unsee. Wisdom feels like a gift, but sometimes, it’s a burden. Not everyone will understand your silence. And that’s okay.” These words resonate deeply with the story of Bhishma from the Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In an age that often values loud opinions and constant reaction, Bhishma’s life offers a rare mirror—one that reflects the quiet pain of seeing too much, knowing too deeply, and staying silent because wisdom sometimes demands it. Bhishma: The One with the Terrible Vow Devavrata, later known as Bhishma, was no ordinary man. He was born of King Shantanu and the river goddess Ganga—blessed with knowledge, strength, and divine insight. But the turning point in his life came not on a battlefield, but in a conversation. To fulfill his father's desire to marry Satyavati, Devavrata vowed to renounce his claim to the throne and to remain celibate f...