'I dwell within the dominion of a king who fervently desires an heir. Therefore, it is not appropriate for me to harm the infant child of such an illustrious and virtuous monarch.' ।। 2-16-46 ।।
'I have given him to you. Take him. By the command of the great Brahmana, he has been born to both your wives. Cast away by the midwives, he has been protected by me!' ।। 2-16-48 ।।
'Krishna continued, "O foremost of the Bharata lineage, the graceful daughters of the King of Kashi, upon receiving the child, promptly nourished it with their milk.' ।। 2-16-49 ।।
ततः स राजा संहृष्टः सर्वं तद उपलभ्य च अपृच्छन नवहेमाभां राक्षसीं ताम अराक्षसीम ।। २-१६-५० ।।
'Then the king, filled with joy, having understood everything, approached that female demon, who had transformed from her demoniac form into a celestial form, and asked her about her divine appearance.' ।। 2-16-50 ।।