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Arjuna could not tolerate Rukmī’s proud speech. He laughed. “I was born in the Kuru race, I am Pāṇḍu’s son …

Seeing the other warriors agreeing with Arjuna, Rukmī scowled. Taking up his bow he marched out of the tent without …

Going before Duryodhana, he repeated the words he had used when speaking to Yudhiṣṭhira. “Do not be afraid of the …

Duryodhana also rejected him. “I have no need of your help,” he laughed. “What fear do I have of the …

Rukmī left the Kauravas and returned home, deciding to play no part in the war. If no one wanted his …

After Rukmī left, Duryodhana summoned his counselors. He had Śakuni’s son Uluka come as a messenger to the Pāṇḍavas. Assured …

Duryodhana said, “O Uluka, go to the Pāṇḍavas and speak these words in Kṛṣṇa’s hearing: ‘The time has now come …

Duryodhana’s black eyes narrowed. Standing up as he spoke, he pointed at Uluka. “Say this to Yudhiṣṭhira: How do you …

“Once there was a cat who went to the Ganges. Standing on the bank with upraised paws he said, ‘I …

“That cat continued with his austerities, and in due course the mice also saw the cat’s peaceful demeanor and long-time …

“The cat reluctantly agreed. ‘I will do what I can for you, but I also need your help. My austerities …

“The mice agreed to this and began to live around the cat. Every day a number of them would go …

“The mice fled in all directions and the wicked cat also went back to where he had come from. O …

Duryodhana laughed. He derided the Pāṇḍavas in various ways, mocking their power and praising his own. He reminded them of …

Duryodhana remembered Kṛṣṇa’s universal form, which He had exhibited in Hastināpura. “Tell Vāsudeva that His display of illusion does not …

Duryodhana began to pace as he delivered his arrogant message. Karṇa, Dushashana and Śakuni cheered his brave speech and encouraged …

Uluka memorized every word in the mood with which it was spoken, although Duryodhana spoke for almost an hour. He …

Duryodhana then told Uluka to deliver the message at once. Uluka mounted his chariot and rode over to the Pāṇḍavas’ …

Yudhiṣṭhira smiled and showed Uluka to a seat in his tent. “Do not fear. You may speak freely here. Tell …

Uluka looked around the tent. All the Pāṇḍava chiefs were present. With their bright armor and colorful silks they resembled …