Yudhishthira`s Dilemma and the Game of Dice: The Role of Strategy, Power, Politics, Decision Making and Ethics

Case Code: BECG195
Case Length: 4 Pages
Period: -
Pub Date: 2025
Teaching Note: Available

Price: Rs.300
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Industry: Education
Countries: India
Themes: Ethical Decision Making, Ethics and Morality,Leadership & Values,Organizational Behaviour

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Strategic Planning and Manipulation

Seeing Duryodhana depressed and despondent after the visit to Indraprastha, Shakuni reminded him of the powerful allies that he had. Gaining courage from these words, Duryodhana decided that he, along with his allies, would fight against the Pandavas and usurp their kingdom. However, Shakuni quickly realized that even with their allies, Duryodhana could hardly match the Pandavas in battle. Another strategic decision was needed..

Court Politics and Vidura’s Counsel

Portending trouble, Dhritarashtra wanted to seek the advice of Vidura, his half-brother and minister whose counsel was wise and according to ‘dharma’ . Vidura was known as a beacon of righteousness and reason. His voice in the court was perhaps the last moral resistance against the rising tide of deceit..

Yudhishthira’s dilemma: honor, duty, or weakness?

Vidura conveyed Dhritarashtra’s message to Yudhishthira and asked him to agree to the proposal. Yudhishtira pointed out the dangers of gambling and sought Vidura’s counsel on how he should act. Vidura pointed out that he had cautioned Dhritarashtra before the decision had been taken. When Yudhishtira questioned Vidura on the many ‘rogue’ gamblers who would be present at the game..

Epilogue

Yudhishtira accepted Shakuni’s challenge at Hastinapura, knowing well that Shakuni would cheat at the game. Yudhishtira soon lost his whole kingdom along with his brothers and Draupadi , who Duryodhana said were now his slaves..

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