'My bowstring shall serve as catapults and cannons, launching missiles against the besieging foe. My fierce wrath will make this fortress formidable, and the rumble of my chariot wheels shall echo like the kettle drums of thy capital.' ।। 4-40-6 ।।
'Uttara said: "I fear no longer these foes, for I know thy steadfastness in battle— a steadiness like unto Kesava or even Indra himself."' ।। 4-40-8 ।।