Bahlik continued, ‘See, Hastinapur needs neither Shakuni’s service nor his intelligence. There is a surfeit of sharp minds in Hastinapur. You yourself are there. Vidur is an extremely bright boy. That minister Kanik is wily, too. Your step-brother Vyasa is also available for any counsel or suggestions. What extra can that Gandhara fox give you? He can have no extra utility. But, he can do serious harm if he wants. I think Shakuni wants to go to Hastinapur to create trouble. Maybe, that is how the Gandharas want to get even with us. Their quick acceptance of our proposal may not necessarily
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