Bhishma said Thus dissuaded by the Brahmana with the help of his selfcontrol, the lady answered him saying I am my own mistress! In accepting me you will commit no sin.
भीष्म उवाच सा तदा तेन विप्रेण तथा तेन निवर्तिता। स्वतन्त्रास्मीत्युवाचर्षिः न धर्मच्छलमस्ति ते॥