[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c5.1190 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c5.1190 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c5.1190 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1190](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.1190) Dharmaputra, in fact, did not like the game, but he succumbed to the eloquence and persuasive powers of Śakuni and at last agreed to play. Kings lined up the royal hall to witness the game. First gems were staked, and Duryodhana won the game. Then 1000 golden niṣkas¹ and treasuries were offered to the winner. Duryodhana won that game also. Next chariot with horses and next to that 1000 maid-servants were staked and Duryodhana won those games too. 1000 horses, 1000 golden chariots with their horses, the horse decorated with gold presented by Citraratha to Arjuna, 6000 soldiers with their arms and armaments—these formed the next successive bets, and each game Dharmaputra lost. The next bet was 400 copper vessels each filled with pure gold, and Duryodhana won that game also. And, now Vidura tried to dissuade Yudhiṣṭhira from playing the game; but neither he nor Duryodhana heeded the advice. And, Duryodhana by foul play snatched from Dharmaputra all his wealth, his kingdom and his brothers. Now, Pāñcālī alone remained, and Dharmaputra bet her too and played the last game and lost.. - [Previous: c5.1189](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.1189) - [Next: c5.1191](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.1191) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.1190](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c5.1190) · Pramāṇa