शल्यादीन अपि कस्मात तवं न सतौषि वसुधाधिपान सतवाय यदि ते बुद्धिर वर्तते भीष्म सर्वदा ।। २-४१-१३ ।।
'O Bhishma, why do you not extend your praise to Shalya and the other kings who rule the earth? If your mind is indeed always disposed towards offering praise.' ।। 2-41-13 ।।