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The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 2.67.7

Mahābhārata 2.67.7

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Sanskrit

2.67.7

yathopajoṣamāsīnāḥ punardyūtapravṛttaye |
sarvalokavināśāya daivenopanipīḍitāḥ || 7 ||

Vaisampayana continued,--"Although (a living) animal made of gold was an impossibility, yet Rama suffered himself to be tempted by a (golden) deer. Indeed, the minds of men over whom calamities hang, became deranged and out of order. Yudhishthira, therefore, having said these words, retraced his steps along with his brothers. And knowing full well the deception practised by Sakuni, the son of Pritha came back to sit at dice with him again. These mighty warriors again entered that assembly, afflicting the hearts of all their friends. And compelled by Fate they once more sat down at ease for gambling for the destruction of themselves."

Kisari Mohan Ganguli 1883, The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

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