'Dhritarashtra replied, 'I always adhere to the advice of Kshatta, my minister renowned for his wisdom. After consulting with him, I will inform you of my decision regarding this matter.'' ।। 2-45-41 ।।
स हि धर्मं पुरस्कृत्य दीर्घदर्शी परं हितम उभयॊः पक्षयॊर युक्तं वक्ष्यत्य अर्थविनिश्चयम ।। २-४५-४२ ।।
'Endued with great foresight, he will, keeping morality before his eyes, tell us what is good and what is proper for both parties and what should be done in this matter.' ।। 2-45-42 ।।
'Vaisampayana continued, "Dhritarashtra, hearing these words of affliction uttered by Duryodhana from mixed feeling, himself ready to what Duryodhana had dictated, commanded his servant, saying.' ।। 2-45-45 ।।