You should know that Yudhishthira is constantly engaged in the study of the Vedas. He is inclined toward the horse sacrifice and the rajasuya. Again, he rides on horses and elephants, dons armor, mounts a chariot, and takes up the bow and every kind of weapon. Now, if the sons of Pritha see a course of action that does not involve the killing of the sons of Kuru, they will accept it. Then their virtue will be preserved, and they will also perform an act of religious merit, even if it means compelling Bhima to follow a course marked by humanity. On the other hand, if, doing what their ancestors did, they were to meet death under inescapable fate, then, striving with all their might to fulfill their duty, such a death would be even worthy of praise. Suppose you approve only of peace -- I would like to hear what you have to say on this question: in which direction do the precepts of religious law lie, namely, is it fitting for a king to fight, or not? You must, O Sanjaya, take into account the division into the four castes and the scheme of duties assigned to each. You must hear what course of action the Pandavas intend to pursue.