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comfort I can before they die."
“Are you going to nurse those enemies who fought against you for the entire day?" Sahadeva asked.
"Sahadeva, the friends and enemies are alike while serving the wounded and afflicted ones. Serving the afflicted is our most important duty." Yudhishthira said.
"You are completely exhausted after the all-day fighting in the field. Why would you nurse the enemy soldiers who tried to kill you in the battlefield during the day? Aren't there other ways to offer services?" Sahadeva asked.
Yudhishthira replied, "We should always abide by our Dharma and perform our moral duties even when engaged in warfare. Our prime moral duty is to serve our fellowmen."
“But why do you have to alter your appearance to serve the wounded soldiers?" Sahadeva asked.
Yudhisthira replied “If I don't go in a disguise, the wounded may be disconcerted and embarrassed on being served by me. They may not feel comfortable and may refuse to accept my services."
As Yudhishthira walked out, Sahadeva gazed at him in full veneration and awe.
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