{"product_id":"gandhari","title":"Gandhari","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"113\"\u003ePrincess of Gandhara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eGandhari, the princess of Gandhara, is known for her beauty, wisdom, and strong sense of duty. She is married to Dhritarashtra, the blind prince of Hastinapura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eVoluntary Blindfold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eOut of devotion and solidarity with her husband, Gandhari chooses to blindfold herself for life, symbolizing sacrifice and loyalty—one of her most defining traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eMother of the Kauravas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eShe becomes the mother of 100 sons (the Kauravas), including Duryodhana. Despite her love for them, she is aware of their flaws and often struggles between maternal affection and moral righteousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eVoice of Wisdom and Restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eGandhari repeatedly advises her sons, especially Duryodhana, to follow dharma (righteousness) and avoid conflict with the Pandavas, but her counsel is largely ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eTragic Aftermath of War\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eAfter the Kurukshetra war, where all her sons are killed, Gandhari is grief-stricken. Her sorrow and anger lead her to curse Krishna, highlighting the deep tragedy and moral complexity of her character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amar Chitra Katha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028601495663,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0493\/3743\/files\/Gandhari_1.png?v=1777446711","url":"https:\/\/shop.amarchitrakatha.com\/products\/gandhari","provider":"Amar Chitra Katha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}