Thinking for a moment upon the course ordained for him, Shuka, who was well acquainted with the beginning and the end of all duties, determined to attain to the highest end which is full of happiness.
ततो मुहूर्तं संचिन्त्य निश्चितां गतिमात्मनः। परावरज्ञो धर्मस्य परां नैःश्रेयसी गतिम्॥