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However, I did not want to reveal my feelings to Vidura. He should not even be able to know what I am thinking by my demeanor.

“O Duryodhana, in my view your suggestions are not well considered. I do not think that any intrigues will succeed against the Pāṇḍavas.

“O wise Vidura, it is surely proper for these boys to return to their ancestral kingdom, but it is not

Although you have supported them, O King, they do not look to your good.

They could not be overcome by force.

We need to weaken the Pāṇḍavas and deprive them of their fortune, not rejoice in it.

Even Indra with all the gods could not deprive them of their rights.

From the day I heard that Kuntī and her sons had perished in the fire, I could not face any living creature

There were no cities, not even any settlements.

Not knowing that Vidura was referring to the Pāṇḍavas, he thought that perhaps Duryodhana had won Draupadī

They had been mere children, without allies or friends, and still Duryodhana’s scheming had not been

As much as he desired the advancement of his own sons over that of the Pāṇḍavas, he could not deny the

By his side Dushashana said consolingly, “Do not grieve, brother.

They have spoken what is for your certain good, but you do not accept their advice.

If it is not their birthright, then how can it ever be yours?

The gods could not check them. Finally, Brahmā devised a way to destroy them.