Brahma controlled the great fire and subdued it into the law that is known
to mortals as Death. This law of the creator takes many forms, such as war orsickness
oraccident and keeps the balancebetween birth and death.
Death is thus an inescapable law of existence, ordained for the good of
the world. It is not true wisdom to be impatient with Death or to grieve immoderately for
those who die.
There is no reason to pity those who pass away. We may have reason
indeed to grieve for those who remain." After saying these words of solace, Krishna-
Dwaipa- yana retired.
Dhananjaya and Krishna were proceeding towards their camp after
defeating and slaying the samsaptakas.
"Govinda, I do not know why," said Arjuna, "but my mind
is not at ease. My mouth feels parched and my heart is troubled with a great pre-sentiment
of loss.
I wonder if any calamity has happened to Yudhishthira. Something makes
me afraid, Krishna."
