Dhritarashtra: The Mahabharata

The Mahabharata, through Dhritarashtra 's story, emphasizes the importance of impartiality, justice, and adherence to ethical principles in leadership. Dhritarashtra 's spiritual blindness is a profound and multifaceted symbol in the Mahabharata. Dhritarashtra is the blind king of the Kauravas, who leads his 100 sons into the Kurukshetra war. Learn about his role, quotes, and themes in the epic poem Mahabharata by Vyasa. Dhritarashtra ’s life was marked by triumphs and tragedies, making him a complex and intriguing character in Hindu mythology. To learn more about this fascinating ruler, click on the video below! In the Mahabharata, Dhritarashtra was the son born to Vichitravirya's first wife Ambika. He was fathered by Vyasa. This blind king of Hastinapura was father to a hundred children by his wife Gandhari. These children came to be known as the Kauravas. Duryodhana and Dushasana were the first two sons. After Vichitravirya's death his mother Satyavati sent for her first born, Vyasa. According to his mother's wishes, he visited both the wives of Vichitravirya to grant them a son with his yogic ...