These then, O king of the Kurus are the foremost marks of prosperity and adversity. Requested by you, I have told you all. You should now act according to the instructions conveyed herein, understanding them after careful reflection,
त्वया कुरूणां वर यत् प्रचोदितं भवाभवस्येह परं निदर्शनम्। तदद्य सर्वं परिकीर्तितं मया परीक्ष्य तत्त्वं परिगन्तुमर्हसि॥