'Saying this, she handed Sairindhri a golden vessel with a lid. Filled with dread and eyes brimming with tears, Draupadi silently invoked the protection of the gods, and with heavy heart set out for Kichaka's residence to fetch the wine.' ।। 4-14-17 ।।
'And as she walked, she murmured to herself: "As I know no man but my husbands, by the power of that truth, may Kichaka be unable to overpower me—even though I must go into his presence."' ।। 4-14-18 ।।
'Vaisampayana continued: Then that helpless lady offered her worship to Surya for a moment. And the Sun, having heard her unspoken plea, commanded a Rakshasa to guard her unseen.' ।। 4-14-19 ।।
'Then, the Sun commanded an invisible Rakshasa to protect her. And from that moment, that faultless lady was never left alone by him in any situation.' ।। 4-14-20 ।।