And gifted with high intelligence and wise vision, king Dhritarashtra greatly afflicted with grief for his sons, addressed the king, saying, Rise up, O foremost of Kurus,
राजा तु धृतराष्ट्रश्च पुत्रशोकाभिपीडितः। वाक्यमाह महाबुद्धिः प्रज्ञाचक्षुर्नरेश्वरम्॥ उत्तिष्ठ कुरुशार्दूल कुरु कार्यमनन्तरम्।