Shakuni's Cursed Dice: The Untold Fate of Mahabharata's Infamous Relic

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News18•05-01-2026, 20:06
Shakuni's Cursed Dice: The Untold Fate of Mahabharata's Infamous Relic
- •Shakuni's dice, central to the Mahabharata, altered the fate of Pandavas and Kauravas, leading to the Kurukshetra war.
- •Lore suggests Shakuni crafted the dice from his parents' bones, infusing them with occult power due to resentment over Gandhari's marriage.
- •The dice responded only to Shakuni, enabling him to defeat the Pandavas in gambling, leading to Draupadi's humiliation and their exile.
- •After Shakuni's death by Sahadeva, efforts were made to destroy the dice; some legends claim Krishna reduced them to ashes.
- •A persistent legend states the dice reformed in water and resurfaced in Kaliyug, symbolizing the rise of deceit and gambling.
Why It Matters: Shakuni's dice, a symbol of manipulation and greed, continue to intrigue as a powerful Mahabharata relic.
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