It is meet you befriend the Pandavas. There in lies the right path for you who are their brother. With the closing of my part in this war, may the chapter of your enmity also close. This is my wish, Karna."

Karna listened respectfully andrespectfully and replied: "Grandsire I know I am Kunti's son, and not charioteer-born. But have eaten Duryodhana's salt and must be true to him, to be true to my own lineage.

It is impossible for me to go over to the Pandavas now. You must permit me to repay with my life, if it so be the debt I owe to Duryodhana for his love and trust. I have erred greatly in word and deed. You must forgive me for it all and give me your blessings."

The great acharya, who knew all the laws of right conduct, what Karna said, and replied: "Do reflected for a while on then as you wish, for that is the right way."