'O foremost of the Bharatas, to see that noble brother of yours, that bull among men, employed by King Matsya to watch over cattle— it fills me with unspeakable sorrow.' ।। 4-18-26 ।।
'When I see that proud-hearted hero, Sahadeva, pleasing King Virata by leading his cowherds, clad in garments dyed red— a burning anguish grips my soul.' ।। 4-18-27 ।।
'O son of Pandu, Beholding Sahadeva—that foremost of warriors— tending to the cattle by day, and lying at night upon calf-skins, how, tell me, can I endure to live?' ।। 4-18-30 ।।