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Core and Pancharatra-Ext: Yudhishthira declares Dhritarashtra to be respected at all times and then allocates portfolios to govern the kingdom.
Vaiśampāyana said:
But when King Yudhishthira heard the ministers' speech, which was appropriate to the place and time, he then gave his reply.
In this world, blessed are the sons of Pāṇḍu, for among them, even the foremost Brāhmaṇas, whether truthful or not, have gathered and proclaimed their virtues.
My thought is that we are indeed to be favored by you. For, when you, free from envy, speak to us who are endowed with such virtues, it is so.
Dhritarashtra, the great king and our father, is regarded as the supreme deity. Those who desire my favor should remain loyal both to his rule and to what he holds dear.
Indeed, I live for this very purpose; having committed the great act of killing my relatives, it is my constant duty to serve him tirelessly.
If you consider me worthy of your favor, O friends, then you should continue to behave towards Dhritarashtra as you did before.
This is the lord of the world, of you and with me. The entire earth belongs to him alone, as do all the Pāṇḍavas. You must keep my word in mind and act accordingly.
After approaching the king and saying, 'Let him go as he wishes,' and dismissing all the citizens and countrymen, O joy of the Kurus, the Kaurava appointed Bhimasena as the crown prince.
In matters of counsel, decision, and deliberation regarding the six policies, he appointed Vidura, who was wise and affectionate.
Sañjaya, who possessed complete knowledge of action and inaction and contemplated the imperishable, was engaged, endowed with virtues, and prosperous among the prosperous.
The king appointed Nakula to supervise the measurement of the army and also the distribution of food and wages to the workers.
When the enemy army obstructed and the arrogant needed to be subdued, King Yudhishthira commanded Arjuna (Phalguna).
For the twice-born, in Vedic rituals and other duties as well, Dhaumya, the foremost among priests, was appointed by the mighty conqueror.
With Sahadeva always nearby, he continually gave instructions. By him, the king, in every situation, protected the cowherd women, O lord of the people.
The king, being pleased, engaged only those persons in those actions for which they were suitable.
The destroyer of enemy heroes, righteous and devoted to dharma, spoke to Vidura, Sanjaya, and the wise Yuyutsu.
Rise up again and again; whatever duty belongs to him, to the king, my father, all of it must be performed by you all with vigilance, exactly as it should be.
The regular duties of townsmen and country people, after obtaining the king's permission, should be performed in accordance with dharma.
