As Pritha's son was speaking thus, the highly energetic Vyasa, knowing the duties of life, soothing him, spoke these excellent words.
तमेवं वादिनं पार्थं व्यासः प्रोवाच धर्मवित्॥ सान्त्वयन् सुमहातेजाः शुभं वचनमर्थवत्।