Dhritarashtra said Surrounded by princes and by dependents, O Sanjaya, did Madhusudana (Krishna) go away making Karna ascend his chariot.

What did that one god immeasurable soul, that slayer of heroes on the enemy's side, say to the son of Radha? What comforting words did Govinda say to the son of Suta?

Speaking with the roar of cloud during the rains, what Krishna told Karna, in words sharp or mind, tell me, O Sanjaya.

Sanjaya said In due order those words which were sharp and mild, sweet, leading to virtue, truthful and conducive to benefit,

And acceptable to the heart, which the slayer of Madhu, that one of immeasurable soul said to the son of Radha-hear from me, O Bharata.

Vasudeva said Many Brahmanas conversant with the Vedas have been worshipped by you, O son of Radha and they have also been asked about truth by you with your mind attentive and free from jealousy.

You, O Karna, Karna, know the eternal instruction of the Vedas, and you are fully conversant with all the subtleties of the holy books.

The two classes of sons called Kanina and Sahoda, which are begotten on a girl (before her marriage) have for their father, the man married by their mother-so it is said by people conversant with holy books.

You, O Karna, are born in that way and you are therefore morally the son of Pandu; and according to the rulings of the holy books, come and be a king.

On your father's side are the sons of Pritha and on your mother's side are the Vrishnis; and know that these two races to belong to your own side, O best among men.

Let the sons of Pandu, my dear friend, know you, accompanying me from here to be the son of Kunti born before Yudhishthira,

The king and princes, assembled on the side of the Pandayas, will accept your feet as also all the Andhakas and the Vrishnis.

The five Pandava brothers will accept your feet, as also the five sons of Draupadi as also the son of Subhadra who has never sustained a defeat.

Golden water pots as also silver and earthen ones I filled with water) and medicinal herbs and all sorts of seeds and jems, Let the wives of kings and daughters of kings bring for your annointment (in the kingship). During the sixth period Draupadi too will come to you as to a husband.

Let that best among the twice born, Dhaumya who has controlled his soul, pour libations on the fire and let also the twice born conversant with all the four Vedas anoint you today.

Let the family priest of the Pandavas ever engaged in the performance of Brahma rites as also the brothers, the five sons of Pandu, these foremost among men,

As also the five sons of Draupadi and the princes of Panchala and Chedi and myself also anoint you as king in the lordship of the universe.

Let also king Yudhishthira, the son of Dharma be your hair-apparent; having taken the white chamara let that virtuous-souled one, of restrained senses,

Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti, drive in the chariot behind you. Let also the son of Kunti, Bhimasena of great strength,

Hold over your head the big white umbrella; and your chariot so ringing with a hundred tinkling bells and covered with tiger skins,

Having been yoked with white horses will be driven by Arjuna; Abhimanyu too will ever remain near you.

Nakula and Sahadeva, and the five sons of Draupadi, the princes of Panchala, and the great car-warrior Shikhandin will follow you.

I too shall follow you as also all the Andhakas and the Vrishinis and the members of the Dasharha race as also of the Dasharna race will be among the members of your family, O lord of the universe.

Enjoy the kingdom, O you of long arms, in company with your brothers, the sons of Pandu ever practising devotion and Homa and the several sorts of auspicious ceremonies.

Let also the people of Dravida and Kuntala and the Andharas and Talacharas, Chuchupas and Venupas precede you.

Let professional bards and singers also sing your praise in various songs and let the Pandavas proclaim the victory of the Vasusenas.

Surrounded by the sons of Pritha as the moon is by the stars, rule over this kingdom, O son of Kunti and delight the heart of Kunti.

Let your friends rejoice in the same way let your enemies feel pained; let there be today brotherly feelings with your brothers, the sons of Pandu.