Table of Contents
- 1 What right did Yudhisthira have to bet his brothers and Draupadi in the game of dice?
- 2 Why was Yudhisthira compelled to stake his brothers and wife in the game?
- 3 What curse yudhisthira gave to Kunti?
- 4 Who is nakul Favourite wife?
- 5 Did Yudhishthira stake his brothers or Draupadi in the dice game?
- 6 What was the only option Yudhishtir had after losing everything?
What right did Yudhisthira have to bet his brothers and Draupadi in the game of dice?
Neither as a husband. But as a king and for the welfare of the kingdom, he can bet anything and he holds the right to bet anyone. So he bet his brothers and lost them too. After losing everything, the only option Yudhishtir had was to bet his brothers and then claim back everything he had lost.
Why was Yudhisthira compelled to stake his brothers and wife in the game?
Yudhisthira was bound to lose as the game was already corrupted by Shakuni. But as a losing gambler, Yudhisthira lost reason and discrimination. He put Indraprastha at stake!, and as expected lost that turn too. When asked as to what he would put at stake, Yudhisthira replied: “Bhima”!
What was Draupadi’s question to Yudhisthira after his defeat in gamble?
Draupadi is supposed to have asked Yudhiisthira wheter he had lost himself before staking her. Two contrary opionions were expressed in response to this question. Once, that even if Yudhisthira had lost himself earlier, his wife remained under his control, so he could stake her.
Did Yudhishthira bet Draupadi?
Inebriated by the game, Yudhishthira, to the horror of everybody present, puts Draupadi up as a bet for the next round. Playing the next round, Shakuni wins. Draupadi was horrified after hearing that she was staked in the game and now is a slave for Duryodhana.
What curse yudhisthira gave to Kunti?
The Pandavas were furious with Kunti, especially Yudhisthira, who cursed Kunti and women of the world that they shall be unable to keep any secret anymore. If Kunti hadn’t kept it a secret, there were chances that the war would’ve been averted and millions of lives would’ve been spared.
Who is nakul Favourite wife?
Skilled in Ayurveda, sword fighting and horse keeping, Nakula is regarded as the most handsome man in the Mahabharata. He had two wives – Draupadi, the common wife of the five brothers, and Karenumati, daughter of Chedi king Shishupala….
Nakula | |
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Affiliation | Pandava and Ashvineya |
Weapon | Sword |
What is the reaction of Assembly when Yudhishthira stakes Draupadi?
There were strong reactions from the assembly when Yudhistira staked her. Draupadi questions the legality of staking her when she was forced and dragged in front of the assembly . There were favouring reactions to her questions. Interestingly, Vikarna, a younger brother of Duryodhana , reacts in support of Draupadi.
What did Yudhishthira bet on?
Yudhishthira bet his elephants, his horses – all kinds of things. Every time Shakuni rolled the dice, he got what he wanted and Yudhishthira lost. Dhritarashtra, the blind king, had his assistant Sanjaya by his side to provide him commentary of the game.
Did Yudhishthira stake his brothers or Draupadi in the dice game?
Outside the Sabha Parvan narrative, there is not a single mention in the whole of Mahabharata that Yudhishthira stakes his brothers or Draupadi in the Dice Game. Outside the Sabha Parvan, there is not a single reference in the whole of Mahabharata that Yudhishthira is blamed by Draupadi or anyone for human staking.
What was the only option Yudhishtir had after losing everything?
After losing everything, the only option Yudhishtir had was to bet his brothers and then claim back everything he had lost. As a brother he did not have any right to bet his brothers. Neither as a husband. But as a king and for the welfare of the kingdom, he can bet anything and he holds the right to bet anyone.
What did Shakuni say about Yudhishthira?
The dharma of those days was if you invited a Kshatriya for a duel or a game of dice, he could not say, “No.” He had to come. Shakuni said, “Yudhishthira has a weakness for playing dice, and he has absolutely no clue how to play. Let us invite him for a game of dice.