Whatever desires are difficult to attain among mortals, ask for them according to thy wish; — these fair maidens with their chariots and musical instruments, — such are indeed not to be obtained by men, — be waited on by them whom I give to thee, but do not ask me about dying."

In plain words: Death offers even rare pleasures no human can get, like beautiful women with chariots and music to serve him. He only asks that Nachiketas stop asking about death.