The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 6.4.12

6.4.12

prasādaye tvāmatulaprabhāvaṃ tvaṃ no gatirdarśayitā ca dhīraḥ |
na cāpi te vaśagā me maharṣe na kalmaṣaṃ kartumihārhase mām || 12 ||

"While that best of Brahmanas was saying these words in a sorrowful tone, Dhritarashtra, the son of Ambika, accomplished in speech, once more addressed him, saying.---'My knowledge of life and death is similar to thine. The truth is known to me as regards these. Man, however, in what concerns his own interests, is deprived of judgment. O sire, know me to be one who is an ordinary person. Of immeasurable power thou art. I pray thee to extend thine towards us. Of soul under complete control, thou art our refuge and instructor. My sons are not obedient to me, O great Rishi. My understanding too is not inclined to commit sin. Thou art the cause of the fame, the achievements, and the inclination for virtue, of the Bharatas. Thou art the reverend grandsire of both the Kurus and the Pandavas.'