"It behoveth thee, O Kesava, to speak after reflecting on all circumstances. Indeed, uttering such harsh words, thou, …"

"A person like me should only bow down to the Brahmanas for the sake of piety, without regarding anybody else."

"At present, O Kesava of mighty arms, as long as I live, even that much of our land which may be covered by the point …"

"O son of Kansa's slave, thou hast, it seems, no shame, for hast thou forgotten that I have been struck down most unfa…"

"I have studied, made presents according to the ordinance, governed the wide Earth with her seas, and stood over the h…"

"Upon the conclusion of these words of the intelligent king of the Kurus, a thick shower of fragrant flowers fell from…"

"Alas, I who had Santanu's son Bhishma for my protector, and Karna, that foremost of all wielders of weapons and Gotam…"

"Indeed, having seen the army of the Pandavas arrayed in battle, King Duryodhana then approached the teacher and spoke…"

"Behold this mighty host of the sons of Pandu, O teacher, arrayed by the son of Drupada, thy wise disciple."

"O Vrikodara, it behoveth thee not to speak such [denigrating] words. Might is the cardinal virtue of a Kshatriya, and…"