Playing dice is sinful (Kalushakaram)
Ragam:
Rhythm:
Characters:
Yudhishtira:
Playing dice is sinful and kills happiness,
quarrels may ensue and
it will pave the way for evil;
such is my firm belief.
Yet today it’s the royal game
as decreed by Brahma;
without hesitation I will play
I seek refuge at Brahma’s feet
My brother Duryodhana, and Uncle Sakuni,
do not cheat in this game please