As the dice fall in accordance with the commands of Pushkara, so it is seen they are adverse to the interests of Nala in the play.
यथा च पुष्करस्याक्षाः पतन्ति वशवर्तिनः। तथा विपर्ययश्चापि नलस्याक्षेषु दृश्यते॥