'Every action yields its due fruit, regardless of circumstances. Thus, driven by our desire to aid all those in distress and to secure the prosperity of our lineage, we have come here to defeat you, who have caused harm to our kin.' ।। 2-20-12 ।।
'Which Kshatriya, endowed with noble character and mindful of the honor of their lineage, would not ascend to the unmatched heavenly abode by falling in honorable combat?' ।। 2-20-14 ।।
'For indeed, aiming at heaven, initiated in the sacrifices of battle, The Kshatriyas perform sacrifices of worlds; know this, O Lord of Magadha.' ।। 2-20-15 ।।