Chapter 200

“Sanjaya said, ‘Having battled fiercely for five days, O king, theBrahmana (Drona) endued with great strength, fell and repaired to theregion of Brahma. The fruits that arise from a study of the Vedas arisefrom a study of this Parva also. The great achievements of braveKshatriyas have been described here. He who readeth or listeneth to therecitation of this Parva every day is freed from heinous sins and themost atrocious acts of his life. Brahmanas may always obtain herefrom thefruits of sacrifices. From this, Kshatriyas may obtain victory in fiercebattle. The other orders (Vaisyas and Sudras) may obtain desirable sonsand grandsons and all objects of desire!'”