'Or if not slain here, let her be burned along with him who desired her. Surely, we must fulfill the wishes of the departed son of the Suta in every possible way.’' ।। 4-22-6 ।।
'Then they turned to King Virata and said, ‘It is for her sake that Kichaka has met his end. Let him, therefore, be cremated along with her. It befits you to grant this permission.’' ।। 4-22-7 ।।
'Thus addressed, King Virata—aware of the influence and power of the Sutas—gave his consent for Sairindhri to be burned along with the Suta’s son.' ।। 4-22-8 ।।