How did Dhritarashtra react?

Dhritarashtra restored personal freedom to the Pandavas and Draupadi. Dhritarashtra compelled the Pandavas to stay with Kauravas. Dhritirashtra ordered Duryodhana to apologize.

What happened when Gandhari opened her eyes?

When Duryodhan reached Gandhari, she opened her blindfold and using her siddhi she strengthen his whole body. As Duryodhan’s below waist body part was covered,this portion remained weak. During 18th day of war, Bheema hit that area breaking the rule of mace fight. After feeling severe pain Duryodhan died.

Why Gandhari gave up her sight for Dhritarashtra?

Her oath is very similar to Bheeshma’s oath of celibacy that they both honoured till their last breath. Gandhari went down in the pages of history as the woman who gave up her sight for the love of her husband Dhritarashtra. A sacrifice that was unimaginable. She wanted to ensure that her husband did not feel any less in the relationship.

Why did Deepika Gandhari wear a blindfold over her eyes?

But Gandhari took everything in her stride. Gamely, she even tied a white cotton blindfold over her eyes to empathise with her blind future husband. The people around her, and in the heavens above, probably rained blessings on her for this grand gesture. How virtuously loyal of her, they probably thought.

How many children did Dhritarashtra have?

He was born the son of Vichitravirya’s first wife Ambika, and was fathered by Veda Vyasa. Dhritarashtra was blind from birth, and became father to a hundred sons (and one daughter) by his wife Gandhari (Gāndhārī), another son Yuyutsu by a concubine.

How did Dhritarashtra become the de facto king?

Hence, Dhritarashtra became the de facto king. Through the blessings of Durvasa, he and Gandhari have one hundred sons and a daughter, with his oldest son, Duryodhana, becoming his heir. Upon Duryodhana’s birth, ill omens appeared; many sages and consultants advised Dhritarashtra and Gandhari to abandon the baby.