The end of Gandhari from "summary" of Mahabharat Ki Kahaniyan by Harish Sharma
As the war of Kurukshetra came to a brutal end, Gandhari, the mother of the hundred Kaurava brothers, was consumed by grief and anger. She had lost all her sons in the battle, and her heart was heavy with sorrow. Despite her initial reluctance to support her sons in their quest for power, Gandhari had loved them deeply and had always wished for their well-being.
In her anguish, Gandhari blamed Lord Krishna for the death of her sons. She cursed him, saying that just as he had watched silently as her sons were killed, he would also meet his end through the destruction of his own clan. This curse would later come to pass during the Yadava dynasty's downfall, a tragic end that Gandhari had unwittingly set in motion.
After the war, Gandhari went to the battlefield to see the aftermath of the devastating conflict. There, she witnessed the immense loss of life and the destruction that had been wrought by the fierce battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Her heart ached at the sight of the fallen warriors, both friend and foe, who had met their end in the bloody conflict.
In her grief, Gandhari decided to blindfold herself, just as she had done years ago when she had married the blind king Dhritarashtra. She believed that if she could not see the world, she would not have to face the pain and suffering that surrounded her. With her eyes covered, Gandhari embarked on a path of penance and introspection, seeking solace and understanding in the midst of her overwhelming sorrow.
In the end, Gandhari's story serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of war and the destructive power of hatred and revenge. Despite her best intentions, her actions and words led to tragic outcomes that she could never have foreseen. Gandhari's journey is a sobering lesson in the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and the futility of holding onto anger and resentment.
