In English
always honoured the plighted word
replied calmly; "Oh Sage! I thought you are a very learned savant and scholar wellversed in the scriptures. It is not becoming of you to argue in this manner. I consider it rather unbecoming on your part to ask me to ignore the command of my father because he has passed away I have promised to carry out his command. I have given my word and I am still alive. How can I go back on my word? It is better to give up the body than to go back on one's word. One should be ever grateful to one's parents, whether they are alive or dead. An ungrateful son should be considered blind and worthless. Many pray to the Sun as . When the sun rises, the snow melts away. ( means snow). He is also worshipped as , that is, one who is the destroyer of (darkness). Darkness cannot coexist with light. He is also called . He is the destroyer of a person who has no gratitude. It is the Sun that gives light to the eyes to see. The sun renders blind those who are ungrateful. I shall be the worst sinner. All people will follow me and become sinners. Do you want me to set such a bad example? It is ridiculous to think that I will go back on my word." On hearing these words of high wisdom uttered by , prostrated before him and begged his pardon. He said, "Oh ! I am not against Truth! There is nothing that is not known to you. I had made use of this argument only to support the people of , who love you and want to return to to rifle over them."