Episode 13
The secret weapon
Duryodhana-
Duryodhana's squad
enters the pond for the crucial last-minute strategic move. Each of the elite
members is asked to propose their plan towards a graceful settlement.
Ashwattaama:
“All of us should
move to a hiding far beyond the horizons of the Kingdom. Garner strength, wait
for the right time, and strike back”.
Karna:
“Agree with
Ashwattaama. Let us denounce everything and go on exile. But disagree that we
should hit back. It should be a royal retreat. Our action should win the hearts
of the citizens and remain embedded”.
Kripacharya:
“Hastinapur be
handed over to Pandavas. Duryodhana be made the king of Indraprastha.
Ashwattaama be appointed as the common coach for both sides. I will remain
the Kula guru for both the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Vidura be brought back
as an advisor. Karna to continue as the king of Anghad”.
Duryodhana
listens anxiously but consciously to all the suggestions. But this time a bit
cautious as his mentor Late Shakuni was not by his side to (ill) advice.
Taking a deep
breath, exercising his brain a bit, the wittingly insightful, and an astute tactician,
Duryodhana takes a panoramic view of his close companions, laughs loud, and
pronounces his decree. He knew very well that Karna would be his magic wand
this time. He doesn’t need the sanctified dices of Shakuni this time at all.
Though,
Kripacharya and Ashwattaama gave their consent to the brilliant idea of
Duryodhana, Karna expressed his displeasure. The trio, however, managed to
convince Karna to toe their line. Duryodhana’s squad enthused confidence in the
pre-emptive move.
The secret weapon,
which can seal the war outside the battlefield was ready to be placed across
the table of negotiation.
To be continued in episode 14...
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