3 Questions
What was Dhritarashtra feeling when he asked Sanjay about his sons and Pandu's sons on the battlefield?
Anxiety
What did Dhritarashtra fear might influence the minds of his sons?
The sacred land of Kurukshetra
What is Kurukshetra described as in the text?
The sacrificial arena of the gods
Study Notes
- Dhritarashtra's sons, as well as Pandu's sons, had gathered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in preparation for a war.
- Dhritarashtra was worried about the consequences of the war, and asked Sanjay what his sons and Pandu's sons were doing on the battlefield.
- Dhritarashtra's fondness for his own sons had clouded his spiritual wisdom, deviating him from the path of virtue.
- Dhritarashtra felt great displeasure at the possibility of a peaceful settlement, and preferred that the war transpires.
- Kurukshetra is described as the sacrificial arena of the celestial gods, which made it a sacred land that nourished dharma.
- Dhritarashtra feared that the holy land might influence the minds of his sons and cause them to turn away from the battle.
Test your knowledge about the events leading to the Kurukshetra war in the Mahabharata, including Dhritarashtra's concerns and the significance of the battlefield. Explore the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters.
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