[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021) › c6.s3.26 # Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s3.26 Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s3.26 - **Language:** English ### [c6.s3.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.26) It is only through her debating skill and moral courage to put up a question that Draupadī poses a challenge before an entirely nonchalant and chauvinistic gathering and is able to create a conscience to win the verdict in her favour. The \*Mahābhārata\* presents this whole episode to be viewed as a scene of debate. Draupadī is therefore made to make a remark about the responsibilities of the members of the assembly. She says: - [Previous: c6.s3.25](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.25) - [Next: c6.s3.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.27) - [Up: c6.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.26) · Pramāṇa