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Originally posted by: DharmaPriyaa

I always think that Bhishma's oath and Shantanu-Satyavati's wedding is the first turning point of this story. The unfortunate clan had to pay for the injustice done to Devavrata. But I really don't know whom to blame for this! 

Just one thing comes to my mind. I know Satyavati was extremely beautiful but, was her beauty such 'anmol' that we had to lose a well-deserved Yuvaraj like Devavrata who indeed was 'anmol' for Kuru clan's future? Also, Shantanu got 'atulaniya sukh' but wasn't his 'atulaniya dukh' of depriving his son from everything crushing that 'sukh' every moment? Could he enjoy the happiness he craved for?

Dr. Nrisinghaprasad Bhadury says, "If Bhishma could get the Kuru throne, the whole story would have changed, and his administration would have been so unique that it might have changed the famous Bharat vansha's name into Devavrata vansha." How true, no? 

I pity Shantanu who, in spite of being a great King of his time and having a great son like Bhishma, could not spend a few happy moments at his old age. And yes, I pity the Kuru throne who had to wait so long to be owned by a good King.  

Originally posted by: The.Lannister

@black: I think Shantanu is being practical here. Like you said, what is done is done. No point in crying over spilt milk. Neither father nor son thought things through earlier, so now that the deed is done there would be little point in tears or guilt. Nothing would change.

@red: It felt nice to see the Rajguru speak the truth without fear. I completely agree with whatever the Rajguru was saying & unfortunately time proved him right. But I do not agree with what Bhishma said here to silence the Rajguru. Bhishma & Shantanu both left the fate of HP to luck. What would Shantanu & Dev had done had Satyawati been barren? Or if she would have given birth to only daughters? Bhishma pratigya is great to hear & Dev must be appreciated for remaining true to his oath till his last breath but at the same time we cannot ignore that this pratigya did more harm than good & hence I am always left thinking if personal honour is more important than the good of your country/ kingdom?