Do not stand in the way of their wishes. Let not Dhritarashtra pine away and die here.

Let him go and live among the honeyladen flowers of the forest and breathe their fragrance, leaving the cares of the world behind.

The dharma of kings is to die in battle or to spend their last days in retirement in the forest. Dhritarashtra has ruled the kingdom and performed yajnas.

When you were in the wilderness for thirteen years, he enjoyed the wide earth through his son and gave bounteous gifts. You left him nothing to desire.

The time has come for him to do penance. Let him go with your hearty consent, and without anger in his heart."

Dharmaraja said: "So be it!"