The Kauravas, especially Duryodhana, embodied the flaws of jealousy, greed, disrespect for women, and disregard for elders and dharma. Their actions ultimately led to their downfall and the massive destruction of the Kurukshetra war. While the Mahabharata portrays them as complex characters, their faults highlight the consequences of unchecked ambition, greed, and pride.
The Pandavas, though largely portrayed as heroes in the Mahabharata, were not without their faults. Like all humans, they too had their moments of weakness, moral ambiguity, and questionable decisions. While their overall adherence to dharma (righteousness) is emphasized, there are certain actions and flaws that cast a shadow on their character. Here are some of the key faults of the Pandavas:

The Pandavas, though largely righteous and moral, were not without their flaws. From Yudhishthira’s gambling to Bhima’s thirst for revenge, their actions often involved moral ambiguity. While they followed dharma to a large extent, they also bent the rules in certain situations, especially during the Kurukshetra war. Their faults remind us that even heroes in epic tales are complex, with shades of both virtue and vice.