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After they had gone Bhīṣma said, “One who abandons virtue and profit out of wrath will soon be sunk in …

Kṛṣṇa turned His lotus-like eyes toward Dhṛtarāṣṭra. “This is the fault of all the Kuru leaders. You should have restrained …

“You all know how Kaṁsa, king of the Bhojas and Ugrasena’s wicked son, was rejected by his kinsmen. In the …

This made Dhṛtarāṣṭra even more uncomfortable. From Duryodhana’s birth his advisors had insisted he reject his son. He had refused. …

He decided to ask her to enter the assembly. “O Vidura, please go and bring the queen here. Then order …

Vidura left the hall and soon Gāndhārī entered, maidservants leading the blindfolded queen to her place next to the king. …

“Your son is full of lust and greed. Only by your blessings has he obtained this kingdom, which he in …

As Gāndhārī finished, Duryodhana returned, strode angrily across the hall, bowed slightly to his parents, and sat down. He was …

Gāndhārī spoke gently. “My dear son, listen as I offer advice meant only for your benefit. It is my most …

Gāndhārī spoke from her own realization. Since the Pāṇḍavas’ exile, she had begun to practice asceticism. Feeling guilty for the …

Imploring, the queen continued. “By joining with the virtuous and self-controlled Pāṇḍavas, you can enjoy this earth for a long …

“O child, your father gave the Pāṇḍavas their due share afraid of a dispute. Now you are enjoying the fruits …

Duryodhana snorted. He had heard it all before. Everyone praised the Pāṇḍavas and criticized him. There didn’t seem to be …

He went straight to Dushashana’s palace. His brother was sitting with Karṇa and Śakuni. Slapping his thigh in anger he …

Duryodhana looked at Dushashana. “Kṛṣṇa even turned your mind in the hall.” Dushashana looked ashamed as his elder brother went …

Dushashana and Śakuni agreed, but Karṇa was uncertain. “I do not believe we will be able to capture Keśava, O …

Unlike Duryodhana, Karṇa felt no anger toward Kṛṣṇa, whom he respected as a great warrior. Kṛṣṇa had killed many powerful …

Duryodhana laughed away his friend’s doubts. “Kṛṣṇa will be unprepared for our move. He has come without weapons and not …

The prince had no doubts about his plan. Perhaps it may fail, but there was nothing to lose. He had …