Arjuna replied: - O great king, you know Yama, the Lord of Death, has blessed us. We can easily pass the twelve months together without being discovered.

There are many charming states for us to choose from for our sojourn-states like Panchala, Matsya, Salva, Videha, Bahlika, Dasharna, Surasena, Kalinga and Magadha.

It is, of course, for you to choose, but if I may venture an opinion, the Matsyacountry of king Virata is the best, prosperous and charming as it is."

Yudhishthira answered: "Virata, the king of Matsya, is very strong and he loves us much. He is of mature judgment and is devoted to the practice of virtue.

He will not be won over or frightened by Duryodhana. I agree that it would be best to live incognito in Virata's kingdom.

Arjuna said: "Well then, O king, what work would you seek in the court of Virata?"