On the departure of the grandfather (Vyasa), the king became afflicted with grief and anxiety. He continuously sighed and reflected on what the Rishi said.
गते पितामह राजा चिन्ताशोकसमन्वितः। निःश्वसन्नुष्णमसकृत् तमेवार्थं विचिन्तयन्॥