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Then only they gain strength and sustenance and usher in universal, eternal,
absolute beatitude. Moreover, they are applicable to both framers and followers. None
claims immunity. So far to good, but if the makers break them for their own benefit,
society disowns them, and so dishonour envelopes them without loss of time. Not
only they become the butt of ridicule, but are exposed to universal decision. As every
rule has some exceptions, here also they are some, and they occur rarely. Mind you,
under extra-ordinary conditions only. If situations forcing people to take shelter in
them, justification gets enthroned. The Mahabharata embodies a like situation and
eulogizes the one-time transgressor. It is Dharmaraja's utterance of Aswathama
'Atah Kunjarah.' It is justified, and showered peace. Instances, though are a few,
can be gleaned both from history and mythologies. They are upheld with due
respect.
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