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Pancharatra: Vyasa asks Dhritarashtra to reconcile.
Vyāsa said.
O Dhritarashtra, greatly wise, listen to my words. I will tell you what is the highest welfare for all the Kauravas. (3-9-1)
O mighty-armed one, I do not like that the Pāṇḍavas have gone to the forest, having been deceitfully defeated by those who follow Duryodhana's will. (3-9-2)
O Bhārata, when the thirteenth year is completed, remembering their afflictions, they, enraged, will release poison among the Karaveyas. (3-9-3)
So, why does this wicked-souled, very dull-witted son of yours, who is always enraged at the Pāṇḍavas, seek to destroy them for the sake of the kingdom? (3-9-4)
Let this deluded one be restrained; let your son attain peace. If he desires to kill those dwelling in the forest, he will lose his life. (3-9-5)
Let it be done properly, just as Vidura the wise said, as Bhishma, as we, as Kripa and Drona have said. (3-9-6)
O wise king, do not undertake conflict that is condemned by your own people, for it is unrighteous and brings disgrace. (3-9-7)
O Bhārata, if such an examination regarding the Pāṇḍavas is neglected, O king, it may bring great misfortune. (3-9-8)
Now, O king, let this very weak-minded son of yours go to the forest, accompanied by the Pāṇḍavas, but alone and without any support. (3-9-9)
Then, if the affection that has arisen from your son's association with the Pāṇḍavas should result in your purpose being accomplished today, O lord of men, (so be it). (3-9-10)
O great king, it is said that whatever nature is acquired at birth does not depart from the immortal. (3-9-11)
How do Bhishma, Drona, Vidura, or even you think about this? Should not proper action be taken here before the purpose is lost? (3-9-12)
