Shakuni remembered Devapi’s words. He wondered, I came here with the design of creating two inimical factions within the house to make the war happen. But there is already a readymade rift within the family. Now, this hairline crack has to be broadened into a gaping divide. The job seems simpler. I shall only have to fan Dhritarashtra’s anguish adequately. It will cause a serious enmity bringing the war upon Hastinapur. The war will give me the opportunity to settle scores with the Vrishnis—at the cost of these bloody Kauravas!
