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With difficulty the brothers made their way along Hastināpura’s crowded streets. The news of their exile had spread quickly, and …

After everyone had left the gambling match, Dushashana said to Duryodhana, “O great hero, that old man gave everything back …

The two brothers consulted Karṇa and Śakuni. They condemned the blind king for his softness. How could he have been …

On Śakuni’s suggestion, Duryodhana again approached his father. Their only hope, Śakuni said, was another gambling match. This time, the …

Duryodhana found the king seated on a golden couch. Sitting at his feet he said, “Father, we must recall the …

Duryodhana told his father that if the Pāṇḍavas could somehow be sent away, then it would give him time to …

Dhṛtarāṣṭra remained silent after his son had stopped speaking. It was true that the Pāṇḍavas were now a real threat. …

Seeing his father’s hesitation, Duryodhana implored him. The king felt himself weakening. It was almost impossible for him to refuse …

When they learned of this, the other Kuru elders objected strongly, but Dhṛtarāṣṭra would not listen. He ignored their counsel …

Seeing her husband’s blind acceptance of Duryodhana’s dark plans, Gāndhārī became anxious. She had been mortified to learn of Draupadī’s …

The king remained impassive. Gāndhārī was wise and thought always of his welfare and the good of the Kuru house, …

Dhṛtarāṣṭra sighed and stood up to leave. “If it is time for the destruction of our race then, what can …

The queen said nothing more. It was hopeless. Surely the end of the Kurus was nigh, since no one could …

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The Pāṇḍavas had gone a considerable distance from Hastināpura when to their surprise they saw a group of messengers from …

Yudhiṣṭhira could immediately understand Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s intention. He turned to his brothers and said, “All creatures receive the good or evil …

Yudhiṣṭhira turned and retraced his steps back to Hastināpura. He was fearful. Despite his best efforts to follow the orders …

The five brothers soon arrived back at Hastināpura. To the consternation of their friends and well-wishers, they again entered Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s …

Śakuni’s mouth curved into a sinister smile. The ivory dice in his hand clacked as he explained the stakes. Whichever …