39 Yudhi accepts
Saha and Nakula, who were both keen dice players, advanced immediately on Vidura. The other three Pandavas were unmoved, and clearly suspicious.
‘Who’s going to be there, uncle?’ asked Saha.
‘I think he’s inviting all the neighbouring kings.’
‘What about Shakuni?’ Nakula asked. ‘Will he be playing?’
Vidura turned to Yudhi, as though Yudhi had made the enquiry. ‘Yes, King Shakuni will certainly be playing... So will King Drupada, King Satyaki... and many others, we hope... All the best dice players will be invited. But King Dhrita-rashtra especially invites you ―’
‘But isn’t it Dur’s idea?’ suggested Bhima, accusingly.
‘Yes... Yes, Dur is building a gambling hall especially for the games. He and King Dhrita invite you particularly, as guests of honour, in recognition
