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Sahadeva Chooses Auspicious Moment For Kauravas and Krishna, For the Pandavas : Episode 126

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Duryodhana and Shakuni seek private audience with Sahadeva while the Pandavas are in a meeting with Krishna, Drupada and Virata. On Yudhishtra's command, everyone leaves, including Yudhishtra. Duryodhana requests Sahadeva to fix the auspicious moment for offering sacrifice to the Lord so as to ensure victory in the war. Without hesitation, Sahadeva computes and tells Duryodhana to offer the ' bali ' on the forthcoming new moon day. Duryodhana is dubious about the trustworthiness of Sahadeva's pronouncements, but Shakuni assures Sahadeva to be ethical and righteous. Sahadeva believes he should be true to dharmic injunctions and he would never lie even if he is servicing his enemy. Duryodhana is overjoyed to learn that the Pandavas haven't offered any sacrifice as yet. After the duo leave the Pandavas ask Sahadeva about Duryodhana's mission. They are dismayed to learn that Sahadeva has provided the correct ' muhurtam ' for Duryodhana. Yudhishtra asks Kris...