'He—who gave away a thousand nishkas every single day in charity—alas, that very monarch, crushed by misery and defeated by the wretched game of dice, now sustains himself through that same ruinous play.' ।। 4-17-18 ।।
'Bards and encomiasts by the thousands, adorned with glittering gem-studded earrings and gifted with melodious voices, used to wait upon him morning and evening.' ।। 4-17-19 ।।
'Alas, that Yudhishthira—who was daily attended by a thousand sages, masters of the Vedas and fulfilled in every desire, as his honored courtiers.' ।। 4-17-20 ।।