Game of dice

Summary

The provided text is a poetic reflection on the pivotal "Game of dice" from the Mahabharata, which led to the epic battle of Kurukshetra, symbolizing the struggle between right and wrong.

Abstract

The text, titled "Game of dice," is a creative response to Paper Poetry Prompt#3. It encapsulates the moment in the Indian epic Mahabharata when the Pandavas gamble away their kingdom, wealth, and wife Draupadi, leading to her public humiliation. The poem reflects on the silence of the elders during this injustice and the role of Krishna, who observes the unfolding events. The incident provokes a sense of outrage and justice, setting the stage for the 'Mahabharat,' a great war that symbolizes the victory of virtue over vice. The poem concludes by acknowledging the prompt that inspired this reflection on the timeless tale of moral conflict and divine intervention.

Opinions

The author suggests that the elders' inaction in the face of Draupadi's humiliation is a form of complicity.
There is an underlying tone of disapproval towards the silence and inaction of the 'sabha' (assembly) during the injustice.
The poem conveys a sense of admiration for Draupadi's indignation and the Pandavas' offense at the unfair treatment.
Krishna's role is portrayed as a catalyst for the ensuing events, with his smile hinting at a predestined plan for justice.
The text implies that the game of dice and the subsequent events are part of a larger, cosmic design to restore righteousness.
The author expresses gratitude to Suntonu Bhadra for the Paper Poetry Prompt #3, indicating the importance of such challenges in inspiring creative works.

Paper Poetry Prompt#3

Illustration & scribble by the author

For a game of thrones Roll the dice Play the ‘chausar’- A game of dice O Pandavas! Win back empire by gambling in name of righteousness Then put to stake your wealth and wife And if not win feel ashamed just watching the insult inflicted on your woman, Yet elders in ‘sabha’ won’t challenge such treachery with hung down heads closing their eyes, But Krishna is watching How Draupadi incensed by inhuman humiliation Pandavas too offended, Blue God smiles after rolling the dice wheel of time invokes outraged sense of justice, conspires to incite ‘Mahabharat’ the epic battle to annihilate the wrong to crown the right, a long poem penned due to game of dice.

Footnote: In Mahabharata, Game of dice was responsible for the battle of Kurukshetra fought between Kauravas and Pandavas. This battle marked the triumph of good over evil. Krishna, the blue God, played a key role in this timeless epic.

Response to Paper Poetry Prompt #3:

‘Roll the dice’.

Thanks to Suntonu Bhadra for organizing these prompt challenges through Paper Poetry.