'You consider O Prince, as a great blessing that will, in reality, bring about the dire consequences of war. Once it begins, it will lead to the creation of sharp swords and pointed arrows, with severe repercussions.' ।। 2-51-11 ।।
anarthama arthaM manyase rAjaputra; saMgranthanaM kalahasyAtighòrama tada vai paravRttaM tu yathA kathaM cida; vimòkSayeca cApya asi sAyakAMza ca || 2-51-11 ||
'Duryodhana replied, "The game of dice was devised by the ancients. It involves no destruction or violence. Therefore, let Sakuni’s words be accepted, and let your command be given for the swift preparation of the assembly hall."' ।। 2-51-12 ।।
'The door to happiness, which leads to heavenly rewards, will be opened through gambling. Those who engage in such gambling deserve this fortune. The Pandavas, who are now your superiors, will become your equals; therefore, you should proceed with gambling against them.' ।। 2-51-13 ।।
[धृ] वाक्यं न मे रॊचते यत तवयॊक्तं; यत ते परियं तत करियतां नरेन्द्र पश्चात तप्यसे तद उपाक्रम्य वाक्यं; न हीदृशं भावि वचॊ हि धर्म्यम ।। २-५१-१४ ।।
'Dhritarashtra said: "The words you have spoken do not appeal to me. Do what you find agreeable, O ruler of men, but know that you may later regret following such advice."' ।। 2-51-14 ।।
[dhR] vAkyaM na me ròcate yata tavayòktaM; yata te pariyaM tata kariyatAM narendra pazcAta tapyase tada upAkramya vAkyaM; na hIdRzaM bhAvi vacò hi dharmyama || 2-51-14 ||
'Words that are imbued with immorality cannot lead to future prosperity. This was foreseen by the wise Vidura, who always walks the path of truth and wisdom. Indeed, the great calamity, destined to destroy the Kshatriyas, is already set by fate.' ।। 2-51-15 ।।