"Truth is like the Sun, whereas Realization is the first encounter with reality."
But when woven, an unwavering path of Self-Realization is created.
"Destiny has been changed by you, Karna! Remember that eventide, when you had come to learn archery...
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"Mahamahim Bhishma, the esteemed Mahaguru Drona, the revered Kulguru Kripa, and the sagacious Mahamantri Vidur are en route," announced one of the soldiers with a touch of anticipation in his voice.
"The Yuvraj Duryodhan, the Gandharraj Shakuni, the astute Finance Minister Ashwathama, and the valiant Prince Dushasana are also making their way here. Emperor Yudhishthir enters accompanied by his younger brothers," the palace soldiers, in a sequential manner, revealed the arrival of the key figures in the grand hall where the fateful dice game was to commence.
"Paying my utmost respects, venerable sage. Paying my deepest respects, noble teacher. Paying my sincere respects, dear uncle," expressed the sons of Pandu in unison.
"May victory be yours," resonated the collective voice of the elders present, bestowing their well wishes.
In due course, Dhritarashtra made his appearance, taking his seat upon the throne. He turned to Sanjaya and inquired, "Have Yudhishthir and Duryodhan arrived?"
"All have assembled, my King. We eagerly await your command," responded Sanjaya with deference.
"Let the game commence," declared Dhritarashtra decisively.
"Shall we proceed, Brother?" queried Duryodhana.
"First, we must establish the rules, my son," interjected Shakuni, his tone assertive.
"Are the rules to be agreed upon solely between brothers, Uncle?" inquired Yudhishthira.
"A game is a game, my dear nephew. It is prudent to define the rules beforehand, ensuring harmony in the aftermath," advised Shakuni sagely.
"The stakes shall be mine, with my Uncle playing on my behalf," asserted Duryodhana.
"Why? If you lack the skill to roll the dice, why summon us to this contest?" questioned Arjuna, an undercurrent of reproach in his words.
"Does the Emperor fear facing Uncle?" jeered Ashwathama.
"It is not a question of fear, Ashwathama. The point is, neither war nor the dice can be engaged through proxies," reasoned Arjuna with conviction.
"Arjuna speaks the truth," affirmed Bhishma.
"You always side with Arjuna," complained Duryodhana, a note of resentment coloring his tone.
"There is no shame in losing a game," counseled Bhishma impartially.
"I speak not of shame, Pitamaha. But either my Uncle plays on my behalf or there shall be no game at all," insisted Duryodhana firmly.
"Provide me with one reason why this must be so, my son," requested Dhritarashtra.
"Because, father, I desire it to be so. If this is unacceptable, I shall withdraw," threatened Duryodhana.
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