SAKUNI COMES IN

But Sakuni said: "No. That will not be easy, but I know a way to drive Yudhishthira out of Indraprastha without a fight or the shedding of blood."

The eyes of Duryodhana lighted up, but it seemed too good to be true. He asked incredulously: "Uncle, is it possible to overcome the Pandavas without sacrificing any life? What is your plan?"

Sakuni replied: Yudhishthira is fond of the game of dice and being unskillful, is altogether ignorant of its tricks and the opportunity it offers to cleverer people.

If we invite him to a game, he would accept, following the tradition of the kshatriyas. I know the tricks of the game and I shall play on your behalf.

Yudhishthira will be helpless as a child against me. I shall win his kingdom and wealth for you without shed ding a drop of blood."

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