A mindful trust and blind trust are two important aspect in life. We were always advised to avoid blind trust in life. Blind trust should be avoided because it can lead to being taken advantage of by others. When a person blindly trust someone, they might not notice red flags or potential issues making them susceptible to manipulation or deceit. Especially when it comes from.a person who are more knowledgeable and holding higher post. Our Sanskrit has following verses to highlight on blind trust :
चारान् विचार्य दैवज्ञैर्वक्तव्यं भूभृतां फलम्|
गृहाचार परिज्ञानं तेषामावश्यकं यतः||
Chaaraan vichaarya daivaigyervaktavyam bhoobhrutaam phalam.
Gruhaachaara parigyaanam teshaamaavashyakam yatah.
Chaaraan = while practicing or taking acting on.
Vichaarya = consider,
Daivagyairvaktavyam = daivaggyah + vaktavyam.
Daivagyaih = Astrologers.
Vaktavyam = statements
Bhoobhrutaam = Kings.
Phalam = reward, gain or loss
Gruhaachaar = duties of household.
Parigyaanam = experience, discriminatioin.
Teshaamaavashyakam = Teshaam + aavashyakam,
Teshaam = their.
Aavashyakam = necessary.
Yatah = because, for instance.
Before taking action on the suggestions of an astrologer or the orders of Kings (administrators) , one should carefully consider the outcome of such action on the basis of his own experience, household duties and customs.
These verses has advised us not to act blindly on the advice of astrologers and the orders of Kings and administrators. Before taking action, we should analyze information and actions before fully trusting someone. Maintain a balanced approach by questioning when necessary, without being overly suspicious. And before trusting, we can seek additional information and perspectives to confirm details.
In short, we should always remain alert and mindful before taking any action.
