Chapter 25

Indraprastha stands tall to spread the truth of dharma. That's what many people say. The beauty of its palace is also renowned everywhere. Although Yudhisthira's name sounds like that of a wise king following the truth, Karna as the King of Anga remains a king with the greatest sympathy and virtues.

Arjuna and Bhima never agreed with that. On one occasion, Arjuna was in the palace when a poor Brahmin came to see Yudhisthira. The Brahmin asked for a considerable amount of sandalwood as firewood for his deceased wife.

Yudhisthira welcomed the Brahmin warmly and immediately ordered all his people to search for sandalwood everywhere. However, they all returned saying that the available sandalwood was still wet due to consecutive rainfalls in the past few months. According to woodcutters and wood sellers, the rain might continue for several more months.

Yudhisthira then promised the Brahmin that as soon as dry sandalwood was available in the market, he would personally deliver it to the Br