When Vidura invited Yudhishthira, he told him that he was against the idea of the game. But Yudhishthira did not wish to make Dhritarashtra unhappy by refusing, so he went for the game. The hall was crowded with all the Bharata clan, their friends, relatives and teachers. Shakuni, who was a trickster, played on behalf of Duryodhana, who decided what would be wagered for each game. The game began. One by one, Yudhishthira lost his jewels and wealth, his army, his servants, cattle, villages, citizens and his kingdom. Then he staked his brothers and lost them too. Finally, Yudhishthira wagered Draupadi. Despite the shame and disgust among the onlookers, and the strong objections by Vidura, Duryodhana overruled everyone. Only the Kauravas, Shakuni and Karna were delighted. Duryodhana ordered Duhshasana, his brother, to bring Draupadi to the hall, dragging her in if necessary. When Draupadi refused to come, Duhshasana dragged her by the hair into the hall.
A Game of Dice
