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Gandhari

Gandhari is a prominent figure in ancient Indian literature and Hindu mythology, notably featured in the epic Mahabharata. She was the wife of Dhritarashtra, the king of the Kuru dynasty, and the mother of the hundred Kaurava princes. Gandhari is revered for her devotion, loyalty, and the tragic role she played in the Kurukshetra war.

According to the Mahabharata, Gandhari was born into the Gandhara kingdom, situated in present-day Afghanistan and

Gandhari’s character embodies themes of duty, sacrifice, and loyalty. Her grief over the violent death of her

Historically and culturally, Gandhari represents the ideals of self-sacrifice and unwavering loyalty to family and dharma.

Pakistan.
She
was
known
for
her
beauty
and
noble
demeanor.
Upon
marrying
Dhritarashtra,
she
chose
to
blindfold
herself
for
life
to
share
her
husband's
blindness,
symbolizing
her
commitment
and
compassion.
This
act
of
self-imposed
blindness
has
been
interpreted
as
an
expression
of
her
solidarity
and
moral
support
for
her
husband,
who
was
born
blind.
sons
and
the
destruction
wrought
by
the
war
is
a
central
motif
in
the
epic.
She
is
often
depicted
as
a
tragic
figure,
deeply
pained
by
the
consequences
of
the
Kurukshetra
conflict
and
the
decline
of
dharma
(righteousness).
Her
story
has
been
retold
and
examined
in
various
interpretations
of
the
Mahabharata,
highlighting
her
moral
strength
and
tragic
fidelity.
Gandhari's
narrative
continues
to
inspire
reflections
on
duty,
righteousness,
and
the
personal
costs
of
adhering
to
one's
principles.