However, Shakuni’s own relation with Duryodhana was straining too. When angry, Duryodhana would not even spare him. Shakuni’s love for Duryodhana was receding fast. After many years of settling in Hastinapur, he was feeling lonely again. But he realised one thing—his mission did not require him to love Duryodhana. For him, Duryodhana was only a weapon to harm Pritha’s sons. The loneliness had become a habit; in fact he was quite comfortable being alone. He had prepared himself well to live off only hatred.
