'Instead, approaching Sahadeva calmly and addressing the prince of the Kuru race, Agni, the god of men, offered him reassurance and said.' ।। 2-28-32 ।।
'O descendant of the Kuru race, rise from this posture. I was merely testing you. I know your purpose, as well as that of the son of Dharma (Yudhishthira).' ।। 2-28-33 ।।
'O best of the Bharata line, as long as a descendant of King Nila remains, I shall protect this city. However, O son of Pandu, I will fulfill the desires of your heart.' ।। 2-28-34 ।।