धर्मतः पाण्डुपुत्रा वै वनं गच्छन्ति निर्जिताः ते च दवादश वर्षाणि वने वत्स्यन्ति कौरवाः ।। २-७१-३६ ।।
'The sons of Pandu, defeated in the game of dice, are going into exile as per their vow. They will reside in the forest for twelve years, living the life of Brahmacharya during this time.' ।। 2-71-36 ।।
'Following a life of asceticism and driven by anger and resentment, the Pandavas will return and bring about enmity, causing my great suffering.' ।। 2-71-37 ।।
याजॊपयाज तपसा पुत्रं लेभे स पावकात धृष्टद्युम्नं दरौपदीं च वेदीमध्यात सुमध्यमाम ।। २-७१-३९ ।।
'With the aid of the ascetic powers of Yaja and Upayaja, Drupada received from the sacrificial fire a son named Dhrishtadyumna and a daughter, the virtuous Krishna, both born from the sacrificial altar.' ।। 2-71-39 ।।
'Dhrishtadyumna, who is the Pandavas' brother-in-law by marriage and dear to them, causes me great concern. Born of divine origin and radiant like fire, he came into the world with a bow, arrows, and armor. Being mortal, I am deeply afraid of him.' ।। 2-71-40 ।।