After Bheeshm had spoken, Drone also said - "Raajaa Shaantanu was devoted to welfare of his race, so is Devavrat, and so was Paandu. When Paandu along with his two wives went to forest, he placed Dhritraashtra on the throne. Vidur served Dhritraashtra as he was serving Paandu. Then Vidur took charge of finance, of gifts, over servants and the feeding of all. Bheeshm supervised war and peace etc other matters. Born to Dhritraashtra how can you bring disunion in the family? I am with Bheeshm, so obey Bheeshm. I am the Guru for both of you, even Arjun is dear to me as Ashwatthaamaa."

Then Vidur spoke addressing Bheeshm - "O Devavrat, When Kuru family was going to extinct, you saved it. In this family now Duryodhan is a problem. He is wicked, avarice and ungrateful. The Kuru family will certainly bear the consequences of his actions. O Raajaa, Act in such a way so that Kuru do not perish. If you cannot think of anything then go to woods along with Dhritraashtra and me, otherwise rule the kingdom with Paandu's sons. A great slaughter of Kuru, Paandav and other kings is at hand." saying thus his heart filled with sorrow and he sat down. Gaandhaaree also said virtuous words but Duryodhan didn't listen to her also.

Then spoke Dhritraashtra - "Listen to me if you have any respect for your father. Chandramaa was the original forefather of Kuru family. Sixth in descent from Chandramaa was a king named Yayaati, the son of Nahush. Yayaati had five good sons. Among them Yadu was the eldest, youngest was Puru whose descendents we are and who himself was the son of Sharmishthaa (the daughter of Vrishparvaa). Yadu was born to Devayaanee who was the daughter of Shukraachaarya. Yadu was very proud, he insulted his father. He was all powerful on whole Prithvi. He inhabited this city on elephant's name (Hastinaapur). His father gave him Shaap and expelled his kingdom. Yayaati gave Shaap to his brothers also who were proud of their brother. He installed his youngest son Puru as king. Thus the eldest son may be deprived of kingdom and the youngest son can get the kingdom.

My father's grandfather was Prateep who had three sons - Devaapi, Baahleek, and Shaantanu. Although Devaapi was the eldest and was very virtuous, but he had a skin disease. Since Devaapi had no other shortcoming, Prateep planned to coronate him as king but Braahman forbade him to do so. Prateep got extremely sad about his son. Thus Devaapi was excluded from inheritance also. Devtaa do not approve a king who is physically defective. Sad Devaapi went to forest. Baahleek also abandoned the kingdom and lived with his maternal uncle. Abandoning his father and brother he got the kingdom of his maternal grandfather. With Baahleek's permission Shantanu became the king after the death of Prateep.

In this way, although I am the oldest but I am physically defective I was also excluded from the kingdom and Paandu became the king. After his death this kingdom must pass to his sons. When I could not get the kingdom, how can you get it? You are not the son of a king and therefore has no right on this kingdom. This kingdom lawfully belongs to Yudhishthir because he is the eldest son of the king. You are not a son of king. The how can you be the king over other's share? Give half the kingdom and live happily with your younger brothers."

Thus in spite of being advised by Bheeshm, Drone, Vidur, Gaandhaaree, and Dhritraashtra, Duryodhan could not be brought to his senses. Rather disregarding all he walked out of the hall. His followers followed him. He repeatedly said to his followers - "Today Pushya Nakshatra is ascendant, you march only today to Kurukshetra." Those ill-fated kings set out to Kurukshetra under the leadership of Bheeshm. Eleven Akshauhinee army was assembled. So keeping this in view you do whatever you like.

When the art of conciliation failed to make peace between you and him, then I mentioned your ordinary and extraordinary feats. But still Duryodhan showed no respect for them. The I adopted the art of superhuman and manifested my superhuman form. That terrified Duryodhan, Karn, and Shakuni. In fact many of them had already started marching towards Kurukshetra. O Yudhishthir, It seems that they will not give you your kingdom without fighting."