संश्रुत्य च पितुर्वाक्यं मातुर्वा ब्राह्मणस्य वा | न कर्तव्यं वृथा वीर धर्ममाश्रित्य तिष्ठता || २-२१-४१
Any one, Oh ! hero, who has taken recourse to righteousness should not allow the promise made to his father, mother or a brahmin to go in vain. [2-21-41]
Therefore, leave this ignoble thought, resort to the duty of a kshatriya, take the righteous path. Do not adopt violence. Follow my decision.' [2-21-43]
- 'I have decided, Oh ! mother to go to the forest from here. Grant me the permission to do so. I swear on my life. Perform all the ceremonies for securing prosperity for me. [2-21-45]