And so it has happened. It is not right to let the mind dwell on what is past and nurse one's anger. You must now call to aid your great fortitude."

Bhagavan, I do not envy the victory of the Pandavas. It is true that grief for the death of my sons has robbed me of my under- standing. These Pandavas also are my sons.

I know that Duhsasana and Sakuni brought about this destruction of our people.Arjuna and Bhima are blameless. Pride brought this battle about and my sons deserve the fate they have met.

I do not complain about it. But then, in Vasudeva's presence, Bhima called Duryodhana to battle and they fought and, knowing that Duryodhana was stronger and could not be defeated in single combat, Bhima struck him below the navel and killed him.

Vasudeva was looking on. This was wrong and it is this that I find it impossible to forgive."