उत्सङ्गेन वयाल इवाहृतॊ ऽसि; मार्जारवत पॊषकं चॊपहंसि भर्तृघ्नत्वान न हि पापीय आहुस; तस्मात कषत्तः किं न बिभेषि पापात ।। २-५७-३ ।।
'Thou hast been cherished by us like a serpent reared in our lap. Yet, like a cat, thou wishest harm upon those who have nurtured thee. The wise declare that no sin is graver than betraying one’s benefactor. How is it, O Kshatta, that thou dost not fear this sin?' ।। 2-57-3 ।।