We are now inferior to the sons of Pandu as regards the strength of our army. Therefore, O lord, I think peace with the Pandavas is conducive to our good.
ते वयं पाण्डुपुत्रेभ्यो हीना स्म बलशक्तितः। तदत्र पाण्डवैः सार्धं सन्धिं मन्ये क्षमं प्रभो॥