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In contrast, Buddhiman or Buddhivanta refers to one who contemplates and then makes decisions. Dheeshakti is not something that can be acquired or controlled by anyone—it is innate. Hanuman is a prime example of someone possessing Dheeshakti. When confronted by the demoness Surasa, he cleverly transformed into a tiny creature, entered her body, and escaped. Similarly, he set his tail on fire and burned down Lanka, and outsmarted the demoness Simhika. All these instances showcase his instinctive brilliance.
His mission to find Sita was extraordinary. Hanuman had never seen Sita before, yet, as a celibate monk, he successfully located her. In Sundarakanda, each step he takes highlights his Dheeshakti.
In the same vein, Drishtadyumna, who was born with the destiny to kill Dronacharya, came to Drona himself and became his disciple. This act is not merely a display of cleverness, but a reflection of Dheeshakti. Even Dronacharya was aware of Drishtadyumna’s purpose, yet he taught him the secrets of warfare. Duryodhana, in his irritation, points out that this ability to acquire knowledge from one’s destined adversary is a symbol of Dheeshakti.
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