[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.s3.31 # Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s3.31 Vāda in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c6.s3.31 - **Language:** English ### [c6.s3.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.31) With these words he supported the statement of Vikarṇa.⁷¹ Both Vikarṇa and Vidura expressed their opinion in unequivocal terms that Draupadī cannot be forced to become a slave because putting her on stake by Yudhiṣṭhira was illegal.⁷² Vidura was silenced by Duryodhana, calling him a śūdra. But listening to Vikarṇa’s fervent appeal, the members of the assembly raised their voices to support him.⁷³ Again there were arguments and counter-arguments. The debate can be summarized as under. - [Previous: c6.s3.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.30) - [Next: c6.s3.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.32) - [Up: c6.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.tripathi-2021.c6.s3.31) · Pramāṇa