'If you perform it, I shall be absolved of all sins. Alternatively, O exalted one, if you allow me to conduct the sacrifice with the presence of my younger brothers, I shall, by your grace, reap the full rewards of an excellent sacrifice.' ।। 2-30-22 ।।
'Vaisampayana continued, “Krishna, having praised Yudhishthira’s virtues, spoke thus: ‘O foremost of kings, you alone are worthy of imperial dignity. Therefore, let this great sacrifice be performed by you. If you accomplish this sacrifice and reap its fruits, we will all consider ourselves successful.' ।। 2-30-23 ।।
'Krishna continued, “Perform the sacrifice you desire, and engage me in any role you see fit for that purpose, for I shall follow all your commands.”' ।। 2-30-24 ।।
[य] सफलः कृष्ण संकल्पः सिद्धिश च नियता मम यस्य मे तवं हृषीकेशयथेप्सितम उपस्थितः ।। २-३०-२५ ।।
'Yudhishthira replied, “O Krishna, my resolve is already fulfilled, and success is assured, now that you, O Harishikesa, have arrived here by my wish!”' ।। 2-30-25 ।।