Vaishampayana said Hearing the words of Dhritarashtra the two, sympathizing with Dhritarashtra said, word to Duryodhana who did not act according to the instructions of his elders.

So long as the two Krishna's are not clad in coats of mail, so long as the Gandiva bow is lying still, so long as Dhaumya the priest of the Pandavas does not make offerings to the fire of war, and thereby burns up the strength of their enemy,

So long as Yudhishthira who is endued with modesty and a great bow-man does not look on your army with wrath, let hostilities cease.

So long as the son of Pritha, the great bowman Bhimasena is not seen to take up his position in the division of his own army, let hostilities cease,

Let there be peace with Pandavas so long as Bhimasena, with the mace in his hands, does not come this way vanquishing his opponents.

So long as he dose not cut off the heads of warriors fighting on elephants and make them by his hero killing mace roll like the fruits of the palmyra,

Which are ripening on their proper time having come, let hostilities cease. So long as Nakula and Sahadeva and Dhrishtadyumna, the son of Prishata,

And Virata and Sikhandi and the son of Shishupala clad in their coats of mail, do not penetrate into your army like crocodiles in the great sea,

Showering arrows, as they are masters in weapon, let hostilities cease. So long as in the delicate bodies of the rulers of the earth terrible arrows with wings do not fall, let hostilities cease. So long as on the breasts of those warriors smeared with sandal and other sweet scented unguents and bedecked with golden garlands and gems, do not fall the dreadful weapons of iron and steel shot by mighty bowmen,

Masters in the use of weapons who can shoot from a long distance and with good aim, let hostilities cease.

Let the virtuous king Yudhishthira, that best of kings take you by the hand while you are saluting him with your head bowed down.

Let that one who has performed many sacrifices comfort you, by placing his righi arm, marked with the sign of a banner and hook on you shoulders.

Let him put his hands with fingers bedecked with gems and the palm red, on your back while you are seated.

Let him, whose shoulders are broad as the trunk of Shala trees, Vrikodara, of long arms, embrace you and with good will greet you for the sake of peace, O best among the Bharatas.

Being saluted by the three, Arjuna and the twins, you smell their head and converse in terms of peace, O ruler of the earth.

Let all these rulers of men shed tears of joy at beholding yourself united in peace with your brothers who are heroes.

Proclaim it in the several capitals and among all the rulers of the earth; enjoy the sovereignty of the earth like brothers and be freed from all troubles.