अक्षग्लहः सॊ ऽभिभवेत परं; नस तेनैव कालॊ भवतीदम आत्थ दीव्यामहे पार्थिव मा विशङ्कां; कुरुष्व पाणं च चिरं च मा कृथाः ।। २-५३-५ ।।
'O son of Pritha, it is the act of staking at dice, which may result in either loss or gain, that poses the risk. This is why gambling is often seen as a fault. Therefore, O king, let us commence the game. Do not fear. Set the stakes and proceed without delay!' ।। 2-53-5 ।।