Gandhari, by performing the diverse rites of the Sraddha and making gifts unto Brahmanas of diverse objects of enjoyment, became freed from the debt she owed to her slain children. Thus did that foremost of righteous men, viz., king Yudhishthira the just, possessed of great intelligence, along with his brothers, worship king Dhritarashtra.'Mbh 15.2.1b · Mahabharata · ASRAMAVASIKA PARVA
Mbh 15.2.1b
Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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