A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1558

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c5.1558

SAKUNI. Brother of Queen Gāndhārī, and so uncle of the Kaurava princes. He was a skilful gambler and a cheat, so he was selected to be the opponent of Yudhi-shṭhira in the match in which that prince was induced to stake and lose his all. He also was known by the patronymic Saubala, from Su-bala, his father.

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