After I had arrived at Upaplavya, you the holder of Gandiva, gave me honey and the customary ingredients, and said, O Lord, This Dhananjaya, O Krishna, is your brother and SO friend! He should, therefore, be protected by you in all dangers!-To your these words I answered saying-So be it!-That Savyasachin has always been protected by me. You have also gained victory, O king.