Duryodhana's Envy
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Duryodhana's Envy
stays in after the Rajasuya and is humiliated by the illusions of the . departs, and warns that after thirteen years a war will arise because of . On the road to , 's envy turns suicidal until proposes winning the Pandavas' wealth through dice. sees the danger but yields to his son, rejects 's warnings, builds a gambling hall, and sends to invite the Pandavas.
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remains in .
After the Rajasuya, stays with and burns with envy at 's imperial wealth and power.
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The deceives .
While touring 's hall, mistakes a crystal pond for floor and falls fully clothed into the water.
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The Pandavas laugh and checks them.
, 's queens, and others laugh at 's fall. stops his brothers and arranges dry clothes for the embarrassed prince.
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leaves bent on revenge.
After more illusions make him look foolish, rejects 's attempts to console him and departs for .
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returns home.
advises to protect his subjects with patience and vigilance, then leaves .
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warns of a future war.
When asks whether the sacrifice succeeded, says it will bear great results for thirteen years but will be followed by a war caused by .
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vows gentleness.
Alarmed by 's warning, resolves to avoid harsh words, honor his elders, and treat his own sons and others' sons equally in order to prevent quarrels.
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draws out 's envy.
On the road to , says the Pandavas' prosperity is unbearable and speaks of death unless he can equal or surpass them.
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proposes the dice plot.
rejects battle against the Pandavas and , then proposes exploiting 's fondness for dice to win his kingdom and wealth.
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and ask for permission.
In , describes the Pandavas' wealth and presses his father to allow the gambling match.
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agrees to build a gambling hall.
Although uneasy and aware that may oppose the plan, yields to and orders a jeweled hall built for the match.
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warns against gambling.
tells that gambling brings dispute and destruction, but the king says destiny is supreme and refuses to change his mind.
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tries once to stop .
After reflecting on 's warning, urges his son to abandon envy and perform his own sacrifice instead, but insists the dice game is the safest way to seize the Pandavas' wealth.
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is sent to invite the Pandavas.
When the hall is complete, orders to bring and his brothers. warns one last time, then leaves for fearing the worst.