As many associate scientists are aware, it can be dangerous to question the skill or knowledge of a PI bahram, even when they have discovered alternative solutions to problems and have them at hand. The princes gain further rewards from the king when they help to reveal a plot against his life. The plan to expose the counselor involves the same sort of lies, infidelity, and deception that Bahram is trying to eliminate. In this and other matters, Bahram seems to enjoy great success in obtaining cooperation and confessions by threat of death. Often, research associates feel that they must produce or report results that the PI is expecting.
Some PIs are so feared that they are never challenged.
Other sources further confirm the character of Bahram. They agree to this lopsided trial of courage and strength against the elderly nobleman Khosrau, and Bahram Gur wins in due course. The king of kings appears to be oblivious to the fates of the people that he caused to perish or to flee from the village. It is hoped that by naming bahramdipity, it will be easier to recognize and discuss this aberration of science. The strength of the analogy between Bahram of Persia and some scientific bahrams is lamentable.