'O foremost of the Bharatas, O king, this is indeed our highest duty. For this is the task of the skilled one who knows the art of dice and its techniques.' ।। 2-66-21 ।।
दृढमूला वयं राज्ये मित्राणि परिगृह्य च सारवद विपुलं सैन्यं सत्कृत्य च दुरासदम ।। २-६६-२२ ।।
'Even if they manage to fulfill this vow for thirteen years, we will use that time to firmly establish ourselves in the kingdom, form strong alliances, and amass a vast, invincible army.' ।। 2-66-22 ।।
ते च तरयॊदशे वर्षे पारयिष्यन्ति चेद वरतम जेष्यामस तान वयं राजन रॊचतां ते परंतप ।। २-६६-२३ ।।
'We will ensure their satisfaction so that, if the sons of Pandu return, we will be well-prepared to defeat them. May this plan find favor with you, O conqueror of foes.' ।। 2-66-23 ।।
'Dhritarashtra said: 'Bring the Pandavas back immediately, even if they have traveled far. Let them return at once to resume the game of dice.'' ।। 2-66-24 ।।