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Arjuna had suggested to his brothers that they not accompany the Kauravas. “They will not be able to overpower the mighty Drupada,” Arjuna had said.

Duryodhana smiled, but Karṇa was not so sure. He did not like Śakuni’s devious ways.

And do you not remember the incident at Kāmpilya? All of the Kaurava princes, with you by their side, could not overpower Drupada.

If the Pāṇḍavas were allowed to remain in Hastināpura, he would not be able to live.

He looked down as Droṇa continued, “You need not fear for your life for I am a Brahmin and it is my duty

They care not for you or for myself.”

“He did not care for wealth. My pious brother was devoted to me.

“I still desire your friendship, Drupada, but how can one who is not a king be a king’s friend?

But just as a person on the verge of death cannot be saved by nectar, so your instructions do not stay

He knew that Dhṛtarāṣṭra would not refuse his son anything. Duryodhana nodded slowly.

“This very thought has been on my mind, but I have not spoken it because it is a sinful thought.

Do not fear for their welfare.”

He loved this prince as dearly as his own son, and he knew there was nothing Arjuna would not do for

Not tolerating the attack, Arjuna pierced Satyajit with ten arrows and simultaneously cut his bow to

The Kauravas could not tolerate the Pāṇḍavas’ superior prowess.

You should not discriminate against them in favor of your own sons.”

His foes could not mark any interval between his pulling an arrow from his quiver and bending his bow

Do not try to invoke a long-dead relationship.”

It would not be easy to let go.

That could not be denied.