The game of dice

In the morning, Yudhistira entered the hall where the game would be played. All sat in their designated seats. Shakuni then came with the dice and the mat on which the game would be played.
Shakuni said he had heard like to play dice, so let us have a game. Yudhistira said he had heard that the game was trouble for the one who played.
Shakuni said the game was a just game. One needed to think and play, like war.
Yudhistira said It seems you are bent on winning the game by unjust ways.
Shakuni said If you are not interested in the game, you may return back to your kingdom.
Yudhistira said As he had come there, he would not leave.
Duryodhana said Shakuni would play on his behalf.

The game started and all came to have a look. Vidura watched, feeling uneasy.
Yudhistira said he would lay Indraprastha and its wealth at stake. Shakuni won that in the game.
Yudhistira then played the horses of Indraprastha. Shakuni won that,
Yudhistira then put his chariot at stake, which was won.
Yudhistira played the elephants, which was won.
Yudhistira played all maids in his kingdom, they were won too.

Yudhistira played the brahmans serving Indraprastha. They were won.
He then played the horses given by the gandharva Chitraratha. They were won.
The army of Indraprastha was then played, which was won by Shakuni.

Vidura said to Dhritarashtra - Stop this game. Stop your son. Remember your son who had brayed like a donkey when he was born. He will bring about your downfall. Your son is intoxicated with grief. Stop him and let things be. Let the Pandavas go and you be separate from them. Let there be no connections between the two. Do not invite your downfall and the death of your sons. Shakuni is scheming. He has left his own land to bring about the downfall of your clan.

Turning to Shakuni, Vidura said - Shakuni, stop this game.

Angry, Duryodhana said - Who has asked for your opinion and advise. You have always thought ill for Dhritarashtra. You have always preferred the sons of Pandu.

Vidura said I did not say anything to you, but I spoke to your father. He is not listening to me.

The game resumed.

Yudhistira played his cattle. That was won.
Yudhistira played the lands that had been won by m. That was won.
Yudhistira then played the ornaments he and his brothers were wearing. That was won.

Shakuni asked the king. what would be play now.
Having nothing, he then played the most handsome of his brothers, Nakula. Nakula was won.
Yudhistira then played the learned and wise Sahadeva. He was won too.
Shakuni then asked the king did he want to stop as he had given by brothers who were from a different mother.
Yudhistira then said he did not see any differences between any of his brothers.
Yudhistira then played Arjuna who was won. He then played Bhima. Shakuni won Bhima too.
Seeing nothing else left, Yudhistira then played himself.
After winning him, Shakuni said you still have Draupadi. Why don't you play her too?

In a daze, Yudhistira said, roll the dice.

Hearing this, Karna and Duryodhana started laughing.

Dhritarashtra asked what was the result. His evil nature, was coming out.

Bhishma, Drona, Kripa and Vidura had tears in their eyes.