One of the purposes of Sri Krishna’s Advent was to establish a reign of Dharma. For this the Pandavas were his chosen instruments. But the chosen instrument must be thoroughly prepared so that they do not lose sight of their divine purpose. The ordeals that the Pandavas had to go through following the game of dice and even otherwise since childhood was to prepare them through all the challenges and difficulties to be the right custodians of Dharma in the times to come. Such is always the case with God’s chosen instruments and the Pandavas were to go through the ordeal of the fire before they could become fit for the throne of Dharma.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
