The magnificent royal court at Hastinapur
was deliberating a serious issue. The grandeur of the palace and the royal
throne was proverbial. Bhisma, the grand patriarch, Dronacharya, Vidur, Kunik,
Balhik and a host of other senior Kaurava royalties flanked King Dhritarashtra.
One of the spies, on duty at the southeastern countries, brought some important
information. The court was trying to understand its significance. A serious
trouble was brewing up in Mathura. Its King Kansa, had sent Akrur to Brajadham
to invite Srikrishna and Balaram to his court. The spy had ascertained from
reliable sources that Kansa was hatching a plot to get them killed. For this he
had already made arrangements. In the guise of tournament, formidable wrestlers
Mushtik and Chanur were planted to kill the two young brothers. Shrikrishna and
Balaram were the future of the clan of the Yadus, who were both related to and allies
of the Kurus. The court was discussing if Hastinapur should do something to foil
the plot.
Dhritarashtra
himself was not keen. He looked at minister Kunik, who was brilliant and
cunning. His abilities lay in always giving advices that would please his
master. This time too, Kunik did not disappoint his master:
‘Your
Majesty, any involvement in Mathura would be contrary to the interest of
Hastinapur. I am confident about it. Acting against Kansa will fetch us the
wrath of the invincible Jarasandha, his father in law.’
The court nobles
were listening Kunik with rapt attention. A silent agreement in favour of
non-intervention seemed to be building up. Encouraged, Kunik continued:
‘Jarasandha could be a dangerous
foe. He has already defeated a hundred princes and they all are languishing in
his prison. He has a huge army of million ruthless soldiers who can just sweep
any big country. Hitherto he has not put his eyes on Hastinapur…’.
When suddenly
sounded the thunderous roar -
‘Because he cares for his pair of
eyes.’
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