'And they were all conversant with the Vedas and brave and of resplendent countenances. And, O great king, the friendly match at dice then commenced.' ।। 2-53-21 ।।
'Yudhishthira said, "O king, this exquisite wealth of pearls, which was obtained from the ocean through its churning and is adorned with pure gold, is my stake."' ।। 2-53-22 ।।
'Vaisampayana continued: 'Then Shakuni, skilled in the game of dice, took up the dice and, after casting them, declared to Yudhishthira, 'Behold, I have won!'' ।। 2-53-25 ।।