Dhritarashtra said: "O venerable one, it is exactly as you say, Narada. I too wish for this, but, O venerable one, I am not master of myself." Vaishampayana said: "Having spoken thus, he then addressed Krishna, O Bharata: 'You speak to me, O Keshava, of what is heavenly, worldly, righteous, and just. But I am not master of myself, child, and what is happening is not dear to me. O Krishna, O mighty-armed one, O best among men, strive to conciliate my foolish Duryodhana, who transgresses all teaching. Then a great service to a friend would be accomplished by you, O Janardana.' Then the Vrishni hero, turning to the impatient Duryodhana, spoke sweet words, knowing the essence of all dharma, purpose, and truth."