“The king of the world (Dhritarashtra) is our father, (he is) worthy of our regard, (he is) our preceptor and our superior. It is our duty, to accomplish with auspicious mind whatever he commands.
पिता मान्यो गुरुः श्रेष्ठो यदाह पृथिवीपतिः। अशङ्कमानैस्तत् कार्यमस्माभिरिति नो व्रतम्॥