"Hearken, Rama; whoever it was who broke Shiva's bow is as much my [Parashurama] enemy as was Sahasrabahu. Separate him from among the assembly, or else every one of these kings shall be killed." When Lakshman heard the saint's words, he smiled and told him in atone of contempt: I have broken many a bow as child, and your never before this angry; why were you so fond of this bow in particular?"