batch.motif.hindu-mahabharata-dutt-gutenberg-l3531-l3676
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record_id: batch.motif.hindu-mahabharata-dutt-gutenberg-l3531-l3676
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
passage_locator:
label: BOOK VI / GO-HARANA / BOOK VII / UDYOGA; lines 3531-3676
start: '3531'
end: '3676'
translation: Maha-bharata
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: The passage presents counsel for war after Yudhishthir's exile and concealment,
Drupad's proposal to seek alliances while sending a peace envoy, a summary that
peace efforts failed because Duryodhan would not yield the Pandavas' share, and
Krishna's address in Hastina urging Dhrita-rashtra to avert kin-slaughter by restraining
his sons and restoring peaceful rule.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: Yudhishthir is described as having surrendered his empire, lived for years
in forests, completed exile and concealment, and now claims his former realm and
throne.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: Duryodhan is described as refusing to render Indra-prastha or the proper share
of Pandu's sons despite counsel from elders.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:7
- id: obs:3
text: A speaker counsels open and relentless war, saying weapons rather than entreaties
will force the foe to yield Yudhishthir's kingdom or perish.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:4
text: Several warriors are named as expected participants in battle, including Arjun
with Krishna, Bhima and the twin-born brothers, Satyaki, Drupad, Drupad's son
born of Agni, Abhimanyu, Karna, and Sakuni.
category: relationship
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:5
text: Drupad advises sending heralds to seek alliances among monarchs and nations
while also sending his priest to Hastina with an offer of peace and friendship.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:6
text: The passage states that Brahmans sent with peace messages failed and that
Hastina's elders vainly urged the feud to cease.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:7
text: The passage says fatal war and destruction were ordained by the mighty gods,
leading to kings and armed nations strewing a red plain.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:8
text: Krishna goes to Hastina's palace to sue for peace and addresses chieftains
in the council hall.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: obs:9
text: Krishna asks Dhrita-rashtra to avoid war and kin-death, restrain his sons,
and preserve his ancient race.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- ev:11
- id: obs:10
text: Krishna says Duryodhan and Yudhishthir could rule in peace, and that the combined
Kuru and Pandava warriors would make Dhrita-rashtra's empire secure.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:12
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: Yudhishthir
description: Exiled lord and rightful claimant who seeks the return of Indra-prastha
and his father's ancient throne.
role_refs:
- role:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- ev:6
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Duryodhan
description: Proud Kuru prince who withholds Indra-prastha or the Pandavas' share
and is described as refusing peace.
role_refs:
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- ev:7
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Krishna
description: Warrior associated with Arjun's battle-car and fiery discus, and later
peace envoy who speaks in Hastina's council hall.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:9
- ev:10
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Dhrita-rashtra
description: Ancient Kuru king addressed by Krishna and urged to restrain his sons
and avert kin-slaughter.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- ev:11
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Drupad
description: Ancient monarch of Panchala who advises alliance-seeking and a peace
mission to Hastina.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Bhishma, Drona, and Kripa
description: Kuru elders or warriors whose counsel or strength is mentioned; Bhishma,
Drona, and Kripa plead or stand as bulwarks of the kingdom.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:12
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Pandu's sons
description: Yudhishthir and his brothers, described as strong in valor and as rightful
claimants to the withheld kingdom.
role_refs:
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:12
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: Drupad's son born of Agni
description: A brave son of Drupad, described as born of Agni and possessing all-consuming
might.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: Karna and Sakuni
description: Allies of Duryodhan; Karna is described as eager for battle, while
Sakuni is described as false, wily, and supporting Duryodhan's side.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
roles:
- id: role:1
label: rightful royal claimant
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Yudhishthir claims his old realm after exile and is to be placed on his father's
ancient throne.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:6
- id: role:2
label: withholder of disputed kingdom
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Duryodhan is said not to render Indra-prastha or the Pandavas' proper share.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:7
- id: role:3
label: peace envoy and war ally
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: Krishna is described both with Arjun in war imagery and as going to Hastina
to seek peace.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:9
- id: role:4
label: elder king asked to avert war
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: Krishna addresses Dhrita-rashtra and urges him to prevent the slaughter and
restrain his sons.
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- ev:11
- id: role:5
label: strategic counselor
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: Drupad recommends alliance-building and a peace mission before war.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:6
label: elder counselors and martial bulwarks
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: They are described as counseling or pleading for right and later as major
defenders or warriors of the kingdom.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:12
- id: role:7
label: wronged kin group
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: Pandu's sons are described as being denied a kingdom that belongs to them
by right.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:10
- id: role:8
label: fire-born warrior
assigned_to:
- fig:8
basis: Drupad's son is explicitly described as born of Agni and possessing all-consuming
might.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: role:9
label: battle-seeking and wily supporters
assigned_to:
- fig:9
basis: Karna thirsts for battle and Sakuni supports Duryodhan's side.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: jewelled throne
literal_form: Indra-prastha's jewelled throne and Yudhishthir's father's ancient
throne
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:6
- id: sym:2
label: weapons and battle-car
literal_form: weapons, bow, arrows, battle-car, helmed warrior imagery
associated_figures:
- fig:3
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: sym:3
label: fire
literal_form: fiery discus, Agni-born warrior, all-consuming might, and comet's
baleful fire
associated_figures:
- fig:3
- fig:8
taxonomy_refs:
- fire
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:10
- id: sym:4
label: peace message
literal_form: heralds, Brahmans, priest, and Krishna carrying or speaking requests
for peace
associated_figures:
- fig:3
- fig:5
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:7
- ev:9
- id: sym:5
label: council hall
literal_form: Hastina's council hall where chieftains sit and hear Krishna's speech
associated_figures:
- fig:3
- fig:4
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Argument for war after exile
summary: A speaker recounts Yudhishthir's exile and claim to Indra-prastha, Duryodhan's
refusal, and the need to force the return of the kingdom by battle.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:6
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:3
- id: scene:2
label: Catalog of allied warriors
summary: The passage lists warriors expected to oppose Duryodhan's side, including
Arjun with Krishna, Bhima, the twin-born brothers, Satyaki, Drupad, Drupad's Agni-born
son, and Abhimanyu.
figure_refs:
- fig:3
- fig:5
- fig:7
- fig:8
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: scene:3
label: Drupad's counsel
summary: Drupad warns that Duryodhan will not yield from mildness, advises alliance
messages to rulers in all directions, and proposes sending his priest to Hastina
with peace terms.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:5
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: scene:4
label: Failure of peace messages and divine ordination of war
summary: Peace messages sent by Brahmans and elders fail; Duryodhan does not yield,
the Pandavas do not surrender, and the passage states that the gods ordained fatal
war and destruction.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: scene:5
label: Krishna's speech at Hastina
summary: Krishna speaks in Hastina's council hall to Dhrita-rashtra, urging him
to avoid kin-slaughter, restrain his sons, and allow peaceful coexistence between
Duryodhan and Yudhishthir.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
- fig:6
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:3
- sym:5
- sym:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- ev:10
- ev:11
- ev:12
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: restoration of rightful kingship after exile
taxonomy_refs:
- royal_legitimacy
- return
basis: Yudhishthir is said to have completed exile and concealment and to claim
his former realm and ancestral throne by right.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:6
- ev:10
confidence: high
cautions: The passage is a political and martial episode; the return is asserted
as a claim and objective rather than completed within this excerpt.
- id: motif:2
label: failed peace embassy before kin-war
taxonomy_refs:
- wisdom
basis: Drupad sends peace emissaries, Krishna seeks peace and speaks against slaughter,
but Duryodhan refuses to yield.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:7
- ev:9
- ev:10
- ev:11
confidence: high
cautions: The taxonomy reference is broad; the specific pattern is diplomatic counsel
and failed mediation rather than a discrete listed motif family.
- id: motif:3
label: divinely ordained destructive war
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_judgment
basis: The passage states that fatal war and dire destruction were ordained by the
mighty gods, leading to armed nations strewing the battlefield.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage gives no detailed divine court, sentence, or moral adjudication,
only a statement that the gods ordained the destruction.
- id: motif:4
label: fire-born warrior
taxonomy_refs:
- sacred_birth
basis: Drupad's son is described as born of Agni and endowed with all-consuming
might.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
confidence: medium
cautions: The birth is only mentioned in a brief epithet; no birth narrative appears
in this passage.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 3533-3544
quote_or_summary: Yudhishthir surrendered empire, lived in forests, completed exile
and concealment, and now claims Indra-prastha's throne.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 3545-3548
quote_or_summary: Bhishma, Drona, and Kripa counsel or plead for right in vain;
Duryodhan will not render the conquest or gain.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 3549-3558
quote_or_summary: A speaker counsels open war, saying weapons will force the foe
to yield Yudhishthir's kingdom or perish.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 3559-3578
quote_or_summary: Arjun with Krishna and his fiery discus, Bhima, the twins, Satyaki,
Drupad, Drupad's Agni-born son, Abhimanyu, Karna, and Sakuni are named in martial
context.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: lines 3587-3610
quote_or_summary: Drupad says Duryodhan is unlikely to yield, warns of Karna and
Sakuni, and advises sending heralds for alliances and his priest to Hastina for
peace.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: lines 3575-3578
quote_or_summary: The speaker expects to redeem Yudhishthir's own and place the
exile on his father's ancient throne.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:7
type: summary
locator: lines 3611-3618
quote_or_summary: Peace messages from Panchala Brahmans and appeals from Hastina
elders fail; Duryodhan will not yield the proper share and Pandu's sons will not
surrender.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:8
type: quote
locator: lines 3619-3620
quote_or_summary: '"Fatal war and dire destruction did the mighty gods ordain"'
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short excerpt used.
- id: ev:9
type: summary
locator: lines 3621-3630
quote_or_summary: Krishna seeks to stop the war, goes to Hastina's palace to sue
for peace, and speaks in the council hall before listening chieftains.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:10
type: summary
locator: lines 3631-3650
quote_or_summary: Krishna addresses Dhrita-rashtra, asking him not to seek war and
death of kinsmen, and saying the king's sons wrongfully withhold the throne and
kingdom.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:11
type: summary
locator: lines 3651-3658
quote_or_summary: Krishna compares the danger to baleful fire and urges Dhrita-rashtra
to avert slaughter, preserve his race, and restrain his children.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
- id: ev:12
type: summary
locator: lines 3659-3676
quote_or_summary: Krishna says Duryodhan and Yudhishthir may rule in peace, and
describes the combined protection offered by Pandu's sons, Bhishma, Drona, Karna,
Kripa, Bhima, and Arjun.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/mahabharata-dutt.md
rights_note: Public domain source text; short summary used.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: The passage is explicit about the disputed kingdom, peace embassy, and move
toward war. Motif taxonomy matches are interpretive and should be reviewed, especially
broad categories such as wisdom and divine_judgment.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
notes: |-
No comparison claims were added because the passage itself does not make an explicit cross-traditional comparison.
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