When Drupada concluded, Vasudeva (Krishna, the son of Vasudeva) rose and addressing Drupada, said:

"What you suggest is practicable and also conforms to the kingly code. Baladeva and I are bound to the Kauravas and the Pandavas with equal ties of affection. We came here for princess Uttara's wedding and will return now to our city.

Great are you among the princes of the land, alike in age and wisdom, and entitled to advise us all. Dhritarashtra too holds - your boyhood friends you in high esteem.

Drona and Kripa are it is therefore only right that you should instruct the brahmana envoy on his mission of peace. If he fails to persuade Duryodhana out of his error, prepare for the inevitable conflict, my friends, and send word to us."

The conference ended and Krishna left for Dwaraka with his people. The Pandavas and their allies went on with their prepara- tions. Messengers went forth to all the friendly princes who got busy and mobilised their respective armies.