'When an endeavour, though wisely and fully prepared, meets with failure, a truly discerning soul should not strain to reverse it by force.' ।। 4-19-8 ।।
महिषी पाण्डुपुत्राणां दुहिता दरुपदस्य च इमाम अवस्थां संप्राप्ता का मद अन्या जिजीविषेत ।। ४-१९-१० ।।
'I am the queen of the sons of Pandu, the daughter of mighty Drupada— what other woman, but me, would choose to live after falling to such disgrace?' ।। 4-19-10 ।।