Balarama then rose to address the gather- ing. "You have just heard Krishna," he said. "The solution he propounds is wise and just.

I endorse it as good for both Duryodhana and Dharmaputra. If Kunti's sons can get back their kingdom by a peaceful settle- ment, nothing could be better for them, the Kauravas and for all concerned.

Only then will there be happiness and peace in the land. Someone has to go to convey to Duryodhana Yudhishthira's wish for a peaceful settlement and bring an answer from him, a man who has the weight and the ability to bring about peace and good under standing.

"The envoy should get the co-operation of Bhishma, Dhritarashtra, Drona and Vidura, Kripa and Aswatthama and even of Karna and Sakuni if possible, and secure support for Kunti's sons.

He should be one who, on no account, would give way to anger. Dharmaputra,with full knowledge of consequences, staked his kingdom and lost it, obstinately dis- regarding the expostulations of friends.