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The Wax Palace

When many began to say what he himself wished to believe, Dhritarashtra's mind was shaken and he yielded to his sons'
counsels. It only remained to give effect to the plot.

The ministers began to praise the beauty of Varanavata in the hearing of the
Pandavas and made mention of the fact that a great festival in honour of Siva would be conducted there with all pomp and
splendour.

The unsuspecting Pandavas were easily persuaded, especially when Dhritarashtra also told them in tones of great affection that they should certainly go and witness the festivities, not only because they were worth seeing but because the people of the place were eager to welcome them.

The Pandavas took leave of Bhishma and other elders and went to Varanavata.
Duryodhana was elated. He plotted with Karna and Sakuni to kill Kunti and her sons at Varanavata. They sent for Purochana,
minister, and gave him secret instructions which he bound himself to carry out faithfully.

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