The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 13.50.24

13.50.24

bhīṣma uvāca |
ityukto matsyamadhyasthaścyavano vākyamabravīt |
yo me'dya paramaḥ kāmastaṃ śṛṇudhvaṃ samāhitāḥ || 24 ||

"Bhishma continued, 'This addressed by them, Chyauana, from among that heap of fishes around him, said, 'Do ye with concentrated attention hear what my most cherished wish is. I shall either die with these fishes or do ye sell me with them. I have lived with them for a long time within the water. I do not wish to abandon them at such a time.' When he said these words unto them, the fishermen became exceedingly terrified. With pale faces they repaired to king Nahusha and informed him of all that had taken place.'"