5. Satyavati’s Withdrawal and Legacy

As the kingdom spirals into instability, Satyavati realizes that the empire she fought to build is destined for chaos.

She chooses to leave Hastinapura, retiring to the forest with her daughters-in-law, overwhelmed by the unraveling of her dreams.

Despite her efforts, the Kuru dynasty fractures, leading to the eventual war of the Mahabharata.

Satyavati’s role as a matriarch highlights the complexities of power, sacrifice, and the limits of human control over destiny.