Sanjaya said: -
1. Keshava, that slayer of heroes of the enemies, hearing the words of Karna said these words laughingly,
2. “Desire you not then to gain this kingdom by the means I have indicated, O Karna? Desire you not to rule this earl given by me to you.
had nothing better than it, were seen by me with a white umbrella over their heads and with white robes on.
41. These three were seen also with white head gears among the army of the son ol Dhritarashtra; know their names, O Keshava.
42. They were Ashwathama, Kripa and Kritavarman of the Sattwata race; all other kings of the earth were seen with blood coloured head dresses, O Madhava.
43. Ascending camels the ten great car-warriors, Bhishma and Drona along with myself, O you of long arms, and also with the son of Dhritarashtra, O lord.
44. Were going towards the direction ruled by Agastya, O Janardana, and in a short time we reached the abode of Yama.
45. Myself and all those other kings making this assembly of Kshatriyas shall enter the Gandiva fire - in this I have no doubt.
Krishna said: -
46. This world will truly come to an end, since my words, O Karna, do not seem acceptable to you.
47. When the destruction of all creatures, my dear friend, is at hand, that which is wrong is not removed from the heart, having the appearance of right.
Karna said: -
48. If I am alive, O Krishna, I shall see you after this great battle, destructive of Kshatriya heroes, which is come on us, O you of long arms.
49. Else there will be a meeting between us surely in heaven. I now see that I shall meet you there only, O sinless one.
Sanjaya said: -
50. Saying this Karna, having closely embraced Krishna, and been dismissed by Keshava, dismounted from the chariot.
51. Then having seated himself on his own car bedecked with gold he returned in company with his own followers, with a sad heart.
52. Then did Keshava along with Satyaki proceed with greater speed saying again and again to his driver ‘‘go-go.”
Thus ends the one hundred and forfy-third chapter in the Bhagavat-yana of the Udyoga Parva.