In the Mahabharata epic, Gandari is the mother of the Kurawa. Her husband was born blind, and because of this, as prince he had no chance of ascending the throne. Her sons are described as spiteful and all die. Her clan is defeated, and does not finally obtain the kingdom they take over from the Pandawa for twelve years. And Gandari is described as a woman who does not educate her sons; storytellers, master puppeteers and audiences alike never sh