The Pandavas are in exile, living in a forest. Yudhishtra is
angry at the Kauravas and also at himself for being a gambling addict (playing dice).
He is despondent, at which time Sage Vyasa shows up. He is sad to look at the
plight of the Panadavas.
Vyasa is addressing Yudhishtra: “No one can experience
unbroken happiness. Happiness and misery come in turns. Therefore, the wise are
never carried away by either realizing, that life has its ups and downs. They
learn to enjoy happiness and bear suffering as they come and with equanimity.
Your asceticism will bear fruit. Sometimes, fruits of acts done in this world
come only in the next.”
He goes on to say: “Purify yourself with truth, sincerity,
control of anger and malice, justice and self-control. When you control your
senses and the mind, you do not get perturbed and gain tranquility. By giving to
others one attains happiness. Charity is the hardest virtue to practice since
no one wants to let go of the wealth they acquire. But, even a small gift given
in good spirit to a worthy person at the right time is of great value”.
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