The blind son of Vyāsadeva, born of Ambikā after the death of her husband, Vicitravīrya. He became king in Hastināpura after Pāṇḍu retired to the forest. He was the father of the Kauravas. In the Bhagavata Purana it is said that, after practicing yoga, he achieved liberation, merging into the Supreme Brahman at the end of his life.[1] He was married to Gandhari.
| Maharaja Dhritarashtra | |
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 धृतराष्ट्र, dhṛtarāshtra | |
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Debut |
Adi Parva |
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Affiliation |
King |