Chanakya Niti: Who Should Never Be Awakened From Sleep
Remember these words of Chanakya
Acharya Chanakya, in one of his Nitis, mentions 5 living creatures who should not be awakened from sleep, doing so can lead us into trouble.
Don't wake a foolish person
According to Acharya Chanakya, if a foolish person is asleep, they should not be awakened, otherwise they will waste our time by speaking unnecessarily and may increase problems.
Don't provoke a sleeping snake
If a snake is sleeping, it’s best to avoid provoking it, as doing so can be deadly. Simply leave without disturbing it.
Don't wake up your superiors
According to Acharya Chanakya, if superiors are sleeping, they should not be unnecessarily awakened, this can make them angry and they may behave badly with you. Keep this in mind.
Let young children sleep
Acharya Chanakya advises against waking a sleeping child, as they can be difficult to manage once awake.
A dog or any other ferocious animal
If a dog or any other ferocious animal is sleeping somewhere, do not try to wake it up. A ferocious animal can attack anyone, it is very difficult to handle.