Bhisma understood Dhritarashtra's desire for expansion of his kingdom. But he well knew this was no easy matter, but could happen if only the King was judicious especially with regard to making the choice of his successor. He thus put forth his views:
‘But there’s a necessary condition
to make this happen. You have to make a statesman’s choice when selecting the
crown prince – the one who will succeed you. He can make or mar things.’
At this
rejoinder, the blind king again sank into whirlpool of thoughts. He loved his
sons dearly and more so Duryodhan. He always longed to see him as his
successor. At the same time, he knew Yudhisthir was more competent to shoulder
the responsibility. Bhisma, Dronacharya, Kripacharya and other elders and the
citizens of Hastinapur were in praise of the eldest son of Kunti and not
Duryodhan. As he thought more and more his discomfort only aggravated. So he
decided to wind up the session and retire to the palace to share his anxiety
with Gandhari.
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