"Sanjaya, what you say is true. Rectitude is the best of possessions, but are we committing wrong? Krishna knows the intricacies of rectitude and dharma. He wishes both sides well. I shall do as Vasudeva orders."

Krishna said: "I desire the welfare of the Pandavas. I desire also that Dhritarashtra and his sons should be happy. This is a difficult matter. I think I can settle this issue by myself going to Hastinapura.

If I could obtain peace from the Kauravas on terms which do not conflict with the welfare of nothing would make me the Pandavas happier. If I succeed in doing so, the Kauravas will have been rescued from the jaws of death.