Episode 48 Sabhaparva Debrief

The Mahabharata with Arti Dhand by Arti Dhand, University of Toronto

Aug 9, 202100:18:43Society & Culture

Why did Yudhisthira gamble? Where was Krishna? What game were Yudhisthira and Sakuni playing? In this episode, we consider these questions, as the last game concludes and the Pandavas and Draupadi prepare for exile.

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