This man, o king, is worthy of even sharing a seat with Indra. Respectful toward Brahmanas, well read in Shrutis, even engaged in the performance of sacrifices, selfsacrificing, of firm vows,
अर्जुन उवाच इन्द्रस्यार्धासनं राजन्नयमारोढुमर्हति। ब्रह्मण्यः श्रुतवांस्त्यगी यज्ञशीलो दृढव्रतः॥