अथ वा नैतद आश्चर्यं येषां तवम असि भारत सत्री सधर्मा च वृद्धश च सर्वार्थानां परदर्शकः ।। २-३९-८ ।।
'Or perhaps it is hardly surprising that those who have you, O Bharata—being of a weak and elderly disposition—as their advisor in all matters, would hold such views.' ।। 2-39-8 ।।
'Vaisampayana continued, Having heard those harsh words, full of harsh syllables, the mightiest among the strong, the illustrious Bhimasena, became enraged.' ।। 2-39-9 ।।