'Dhritarashtra said, "O Duryodhana, what is the cause of your deep distress? O son of the Kuru race, if it is appropriate for me to know, reveal to me the reason for your suffering."' ।। 2-45-6 ।।
ऐश्वर्यं हि महत पुत्र तवयि सर्वं समर्पितम भरातरः सुहृदश चैव नाचरन्ति तवाप्रियम ।। २-४५-८ ।।
'Sakuni said, "I cannot discern the cause of your sorrow. All this vast wealth is under your control. Your brothers and our kinsmen do nothing contrary to your wishes.' ।। 2-45-8 ।।
'You are adorned in the finest apparel, enjoy the best food prepared with meat, and ride the finest horses. Still, I do not understand why you, who appear as a deer emaciated and afflicted, are so troubled.' ।। 2-45-9 ।।