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The news of Kichaka’s death spread from country to country. Everyone was amazed to hear of his mysterious killing and …

Duryodhana pondered the news. Less than two weeks remained of the Pāṇḍavas’ exile. Although he had sent out thousands of …

The prince summoned his courtiers and said, “You should arrange for one final search for the Pāṇḍavas. Have the best …

Dushashana agreed. “We should certainly make a great effort to locate the Pāṇḍavas, but I doubt we will find them. …

When Dushashana sat down, Droṇa stood up and said, “Persons like the Pāṇḍavas never meet destruction. They are heroic, resourceful, …

Bhīṣma applauded Droṇa’s speech. The Kuru grandfather longed to again see Pāṇḍu’s sons. Their exile had passed slowly for him. …

“I fully agree with Droṇa. The virtuous Pāṇḍavas, guided by the Brahmins and walking always on a righteous path, will …

Bhīṣma looked around the Kuru assembly hall. At its head sat Dhṛtarāṣṭra, flanked by Vidura, Droṇa, Kṛpa, Bāhlika, and himself. …

“As far as locating the Pāṇḍavas is concerned, I will tell you where to find them. Look for that place …

Bhīṣma sat down, applauded by Droṇa, Vidura and Kṛpa, who himself rose from his seat and said, “What the aged …

Looking across at Duryodhana and his brothers, Kṛpa said, “But if we are not to follow this course, then we …

Duryodhana was pensive. Kṛpa was right. If he did not return the Pāṇḍavas’ kingdom, there would no doubt be a …

As Duryodhana pondered, Susharma, king of the Trigartas, took advantage of the silence and said, “O Kurus, if you desire …

Duryodhana felt that the gods--or perhaps the Dānavas--had answered him. If he went to Virata, they might find the Pāṇḍavas. …

Duryodhana ordered that they depart the next day. He told Susharma to go ahead with his army and begin by …

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After Kichaka’s death Virata’s citizens were afraid. Although Kichaka had been cruel, he had also been powerful enough to protect …

It was not long before Virata was presented with an opportunity to test his ideas. One morning as he sat …

The king immediately issued orders for his army to assemble. He called for his armor and weapons and prepared to …