कामं शतं सहस्रं वा न ह्येष विधिरुच्यते | योजनानां भवान् शक्तो गन्तुं प्रतिनिवर्तितुम् || ४-६५-२१
'You can go upto even a hundred thousand yojanas and have the required energy to return also. But it is not proper to send you (because you are the heir apparent). [4-65-21]
'O subduer of enemies in acomplishing this task you are the root. O dear therefore you should always be taken care of by us just like the wife looked after. [4-65-24]
'The root of any objective should be protected well. This is the basis of an accomplisher. Only when the roots are intact, the trees have the ability to yield flowers and fruits. [4-65-25]