In English
Adherence to ensured victory
was naturally charmed and overjoyed at the humility and righteousness of ; his eyes were filled with tears at the strange turn that destiny had taken; he blessed him and said, "! You have stuck to , in spite of the temptations this situation has placed before you. What a noble example you have set before the world! This that you follow will itself give you victory." Next, and the brothers moved towards General , the Preceptor, who had taught archery to both the and their cousins, the . fell at his feet too and prayed, "Highly revered Preceptor! We five are your pupils; how can we rightfully take up arms against our Preceptor? The times have indeed gone awry. Pardon us, for this wrong. Permit us to engage with you in battle." , the , was visibly moved by this appeal. "Ah! How great and good, this is ! Even at this moment when the hounds of war are to be let loose to spread death and fury, he is sticking to the dictates of !" was thrilled at the thought. He clasped in his arms and said, "Son! You are dearer to me than , for, I am drawn to him only by duty, whereas I am drawn to you by love. You are all my sons, for, I love you as such. Your right will certainly earn victory over our might." It is this adherence to that ensured their victory. Or else, was there any one on earth at that time who could force the redoubtable to lay down his arms? Could any one excel in archery? The , whom and sought to support were defeated because they trod the path of (vice), while the never deviated from the path of . gave them the skill, strength, courage and tenacity to defeat these great masters of military strategy.