'And, O monarch, after witnessing the vast wealth at the Rajasuya sacrifice and suffering through numerous mishaps in the assembly hall, King Duryodhana finally returned to Hastinapura with the Pandavas' permission.' ।। 2-43-11 ।।
'With a calm and composed demeanor, he journeyed to Hastinapura (also known as Gajasahvaya) to observe the extraordinary opulence displayed during the grand Rajasuya sacrifice.' ।। 2-43-12 ।।
'Consumed by jealousy of the Pandavas' success and mentally exhausted from constant anxiety, King Duryodhana's mind gave birth to a malevolent scheme.' ।। 2-43-13 ।।
पार्थान सुमनसॊ दृष्ट्वा पार्थिवांश च वशानुगान कृत्स्नं चापिहितं लॊकम आ कुमारं कुरूद्वह ।। २-४३-१४ ।।
'Seeing the Parthas (sons of Pritha, i.e., the Pandavas) in high spirits and the kings submissive to them, and the entire world under their control up to the princes, O leader of the Kurus.' ।। 2-43-14 ।।