शिशुपाल उवाच विभीषिकाभिर बह्वीभिर भीषयन सर्वपार्थिवान न वयपत्रपसे कस्माद वृद्धः सन कुलपांसनः ।। २-३८-१ ।।
'Shishupala said, "Old and infamous wretch of thy race, art thou not ashamed of frightening all these monarchs with numerous false terrors?"' ।। 2-38-1 ।।
'You, being the foremost of the Kurus, and living in the third state of life (celibacy), should be offering counsel that aligns with morality. Instead, you provide advice that is utterly devoid of ethical considerations.' ।। 2-38-2 ।।
'Once again, you have pained our hearts by specifically recounting the deeds of this one (Krishna), such as the slaying of Putana and others.' ।। 2-38-4 ।।