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We have been deceived by the sons of Dhritarashtra, cheated out of
our kingdom and reduced to poverty. Still we have passed these yearscheerfully with joy in
the forest.
The thirteenth year of exile has come, and with it the time for us to
part from you, for we have to spend the next twelve months undiscovered by the spies of
Duryodhana.
God knows when the day will dawn which will see us together again,
without fear or concealment. Now, bless us before we go, and may we escape the notice of
those who may wish to betray us to the sons of Dhritarashtra, either through fear or hope
of reward."
So spoke Yudhishthira to the brahmanas who were living with the
Pandavas till then. His voice shook with emotion as he spoke these words.
Dhaumya consoled him. He said: "Parting, is hard, and the dangers
are many and great, but you are too wise and learned to be shaken or daunted. You must
disguise yourselves.
Author : Shri C. Raja Gopalachari
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