यॊ ऽयं राज्ञॊ विराटस्य कीचकॊ नाम भारत सेना नीः पुरुषव्याघ्र सयालः परमदुर्मतिः ।। ४-१७-७ ।।
'That vile and wicked wretch, O Bharata, known by the name of Kichaka, who is the brother-in-law of King Virata and the commander of his forces.' ।। 4-17-7 ।।
'Though that destroyer of rivals, deserving of death, secretly entreats me again and again, my heart breaks like a ripe fruit torn by time.' ।। 4-17-9 ।।
'Reproach that elder brother of thine—addicted to wicked dice—by whose single deed I have been plunged into this sea of endless suffering.' ।। 4-17-10 ।।