Originally posted by lola610
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The character of Drishtadyumna is basically
created as a mechanism for revenge, an instrument of brahma-hatya at
that... how much control did such a character have over his karm, and
how would he incur karm-phal if he was made for murder? Did he have some
sort of conscience which could influence him and make him lead a
different life, other than what Dhrupad wanted him for? And if not,
could he really suffer any consequences or would they go straight on
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Based on your characterization above, Drishtadyumna would be referred to as a terrorist in current age.
WMD in nature are not born with a brain or a heart.!
As for Karma, it is not divine retribution as in reward or punishment in later lives but simply a GPS or opportunity to make good in current life.