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News India Live, Digital Desk: In the story of Mahabharata, King Dhritarashtra is seen as a character whose ‘love for his son’ became the reason for the destruction of the entire Kuru dynasty. Dhritrashtra, who was blind in his eyes and in his mind, was so attached to his sons (Kauravas) that he kept religion and justice aside. But do you know which of their 5 major sins What made him the most controversial king in history and how did he end up?
The 5 Sins of Dhritarashtra:
Destruction of family: Dhritarashtra knew that Duryodhana was on the path of unrighteousness, yet he never stopped him. His son’s attachment became the biggest reason for the Kurukshetra war.
Injustice to Pandavas: After Pandu’s death, Dhritarashtra was always reluctant to give the Pandavas their ancestral rights (Indraprastha) and tacitly supported Shakuni’s moves.
Silence on Rip Haran: When Draupadi was being insulted in the gathering, Dhritarashtra, being the head of the clan, remained silent. This is considered the most unforgivable crime of his life.
Attempt to kill Bhima: After the war, when the Pandavas came to meet him, Dhritarashtra tried to crush Bhima with his steely strength on the pretext of embracing him.
Ignoring Vidur and Bhishma: Dhritarashtra always gave priority to Duryodhana’s insistence over the just advice of Mahatma Vidur and Grandfather Bhishma.
How did Dhritarashtra end? (The End of Dhritarashtra) 15 years after the Kurukshetra war, Dhritarashtra along with his wives Gandhari, Kunti and Vidur went to the forest for Vanaprastha (renunciation). He was doing penance in the dense forests of Uttarakhand. a terrible day in the forest forest fire It took effect.
Due to old age and penance, Dhritarashtra, Gandhari and Kunti were unable to escape. Instead of running away, he decided to sacrifice his life in the same fire while meditating on God. Thus, that mighty Maharaja of Hastinapur, engrossed in his love for his son, met his end by being burnt to ashes in the forest fire.
