Vikarna is an important but less frequently discussed character in the Mahabharata.

He was one among the hundred Kauravas born to Dhritarashtra and Gandhari.

As the brother of Duryodhana, he belonged to the Kaurava dynasty.

Vikarna possessed a nature that respected righteousness (dharma).

During the assembly held at the time of Draupadi’s disrobing, Vikarna stood on the side of dharma.

At that moment, he openly questioned the injustice done to Draupadi.

Among the Kauravas, Vikarna was one of the very few who spoke in support of righteousness in the royal court.

He showed the courage to criticize even the wrongful actions of Duryodhana.

His righteous words also provoked anger in Karna.

Karna insulted Vikarna.

Even then, Vikarna did not abandon his stand for truth.

In the Kurukshetra war, Vikarna fought on the side of the Kauravas.

In the battle, Vikarna attained a heroic death at the hands of Bhima.

Though he understood dharma, standing with the Kauravas due to family ties became his tragedy.

Vikarna stands in the Mahabharata as a symbol of the courage to uphold righteousness.