"That is why, Yudhisthira, I was unable to come to Hastinapura. The dice match took place just after I had slain Shalva and was engaged in restoring Dwaraka back to its former condition. If I had come, Duryodhana would not now be alive and the gambling match would never have taken place. What can I do now? It is difficult to stem the tide when the dam is broken."
