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In the sentence between Arjuna and Yudhiṣṭhira;
Arjuna said.
O Bhīma, you are my elder and venerable one; therefore, I am not able to say anything else. Dhṛtarāṣṭra, indeed, as a royal sage, in every way deserves honor. (15-18-1)
The excellent and virtuous men, who never transgress proper bounds, do not remember others’ offenses, but do remember good deeds. (15-18-2)
O Kṣatta, speak this from my side to the Kaurava, O king: I will give as much share of the sons as he desires. (15-18-3)
O lord, let Bhīma not be very dejected in mind thinking, "Of Bhīṣma and others, and of all benefactors and friends, (gifts have been given) from my treasury." (15-18-4)
Vaiśampāyana said.
When these words were spoken, Dharmarāja (Yudhiṣṭhira) honored Arjuna in return. Bhīmasena cast a sidelong glance at Dhanañjaya (Arjuna). (15-18-5)
Then the wise Yudhishthira said to Vidura: "The king should not become angry with Bhimasena." (15-18-6)
This Bhīma is indeed much afflicted by cold, rain, heat, and other such sufferings of many kinds in the forest, as is well known to you. (15-18-7)
But, tell the king, the foremost of the Bharatas, on my behalf: 'Whatever you wish, take as much as you like from my house.' (15-18-8)
One should tell that king: "That which Bhīma does out of envy and great distress, do not let it be held in your mind or followed." (15-18-9)
Whatever little wealth I possess in the house of Arjuna, its master should be addressed as 'great king'; he is the king. (15-18-10)
Let the king give to the brāhmaṇas as is desired and let the necessary expenditure be made; as for his sons and friends, let him ensure today that he is free from debt. (15-18-11)
This body of mine is also dependent on you, O lord of men. Know, O Kshatta, that my wealths are also so; there is no doubt about this. (15-18-12)
