Hi Everyone,
This is my first topic here and something mee and my younger brother Arjun are always debating so I thought why not create a topic and read everyone else's views too.
Its on the character of Duryodhan, whom funnily my brother actually feel sympathetic for and feel was always brought out in a bad light? Not only because he had the influence of Gandhar Naresh Shakuni but because fate was generally cruel towards him and SOME of his actions are explainable?
I always argue that there is no reason/explaination for him to do what he did with Draupadi. That was a sin and though I agree the Pandavas were also to blame there also I feel that Duryodhan's actions were unforgivable and correctly punished.
However, my brother feels that Durydhon never saw Draupadi in terms of his sister-in-law as he wished to marry her himself and though his actions were disgusting Bhim shouldn't have taken such an oath against him. (That's another topic though).
Also his arguments in favour of Duryodhan are:
A) Dritharastra was the legal, rightful first heir to the throne so rightfully the throne SHOULD have been passed on to Duryodhan regardless of his father's shortcomings? How far do you all agree?
B)Duryodhan was treated unfairly for very long by the Pandavas and had a close enemity with Bhim when they could have been each others strength so is Duryodhan alone to blame?
C)Gandhari knew her brother's bad influence would cause destruction to her family. So why did she not intervene? Is it not fair to say that Duryodhan was failed as a child by his parents for correct upbringing?
And finally E) Draupadi's taunts were distasteful, evil and malicious. Was it fair that he was treated in such a manner? Is there not a line to be drawn were such mockery should not be allowed? Is Duryodhan's anger not justified?
Phew! Lol. So that's all his arguments and I mostly disregard all the above listed because his actions were never righteous, he always cheated and as an individual should have known better than to act so badly but I would like to know you feel about this? And whether you agree with my brother, disagree or other?
(This is not meant to offend anyone whatsoever. I would be very happy for everyone to participate)
-Sanju-
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