Hey everyone!
Hope you’re all doing great!
Recently, I came across several articles and write-ups offering insights into the perspective of the Kauravas and their uncle, Shakuni. While Shakuni is often portrayed as a shrewd character, many of these writings suggest a more nuanced view. They claim that although he was cunning, he didn’t turn Duryodhan against the Pandavas. Instead, it was Duryodhan’s own jealousy and Karna’s unwavering support for him that often stood in the way of Dharma. Surprisingly, some accounts even suggest that Shakuni genuinely wanted the best for his nephew and advised Duryodhan to calm down and let go of his hatred.
These interpretations are said to be based on Vyasa’s Mahabharata. While I can’t claim or fully believe any of this without reading the most authentic version of the epic myself, I plan to explore it once my exams and entrance tests are over. Even then, I’m sure I’ll remain skeptical, as the only ones who could truly answer my questions would be the divine beings themselves: Krishna ji (Vaikunth Swami), Vyasa ji (the author of the epic), Ashwatthama (who witnessed it all), or Ganesh ji (who assisted Vyasa ji in writing it).
Of course, encountering any of these heavenly figures is practically impossible for an ordinary human like me! But I’d love to hear your opinions- what do you think about this new light in which Shakuni is portrayed and his role in the Mahabharata?
