Dharma is often translated as “duty” or “righteousness.” That translation is incomplete—and dangerous.

In this episode, we break down dharma as a decision framework, not a belief system. Using figures from the Mahābhārata—Bhīṣma, Kunti, Śantanu, and others—we explore what happens when loyalty replaces judgment, when rules override responsibility, and when good people choose silence over action.

This is a conversation about leadership in moments where there are no clean options:

• When duty conflicts with justice

• When roles are insufficient

• When inaction causes harm

• When responsibility cannot be delegated

Dharma is not obedience.
It is discernment under pressure.

If you’ve ever said “that wasn’t my role” or “I followed the rules,” this episode is for you.