"It is asserted (by the wise), O Pandava, that righteousness is superior to winning kingdoms and, O king, in order to foster it (virtue), asceticism is necessary. And you, who have performed your duties in strict obedience to truth and candour have conquered both this world and the next.
धर्मः परः पाण्डव राज्यलाभात् तस्यार्थमाहुस्तप एव राजन्। सत्यार्जवाभ्यां चरता स्वधर्म जितस्त्वयायं च परश्च लोकः॥