The Blind King

By S. Deepanshu

Book Overview

In the haunting aftermath of the Mahabharata war, the battlefield is silent, but the echoes of loss and destruction resound in the heart of Dhritarashtra, the blind king of Hastinapura. When Krishna visits him, a profound conversation unfolds-one that forces Dhritarashtra to confront the karmic events he set in motion and the devastating consequences of his choices.

Guided by Krishna's wisdom, Dhritarashtra begins to unravel the threads of his life: his unwavering attachment to his son Duryodhana, his failure to act as a just ruler, and the jealousies and insecurities that blinded him to the path of dharma. As guilt and regret emerge, so too does the realization that his own actions-and inactions-paved the way for the war that destroyed his family and kingdom.

The Blind King is a journey of redemption, a meditation on leadership and accountability, and a timeless reminder that the path of dharma is not for the faint of heart but is the only way to true peace and clarity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9373493442
• ISBN13: 9789373493442
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Kalamos Literary Services Llp (Distributor)
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"