The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 13.2.2

13.2.2

bhūyastu śrotumicchāmi dharmārthasahitaṃ nṛpa |
kathyamānaṃ tvayā kiṃcittanme vyākhyātumarhasi || 2 ||

"Yudhishthira said, 'O grandsire, O wisest of men, O thou that art learned in all the scriptures, I have listened to this great story, O foremost of intelligent men. I am desirous of again hearing the recital of some history full of religious instruction, and it behoves thee to gratify me. O lord of Earth, tell me if any householder has ever succeeded in conquering Mrityu by the practice of virtue. Do thou recite this to me with all details!'