Bhishma said, Gifted with great wisdom, the guest hearing this speech of his host which was consistent with virtue, said these sweet words in melodious voice.
सोऽतिथिर्वचनं तस्य श्रुत्वा धर्माभिभाषिणः। प्रोवाच वचनं श्लक्ष्णं प्राज्ञो मधुरया गिरा॥