'Arjuna said: “Come, Karna, and contend with me here, as if crossing a mighty ocean together. Let all the Kurus, your spectators, be present with their troops to witness this duel.”' ।। 4-55-6 ।।
'Karna replied: “Do thou, O Partha, make good in deed what thou speakest in words. The world knows well that thy words often exceed thy deeds.”' ।। 4-55-7 ।।
'Arjuna said: “What you once sought to provoke me with, O Karna, you were unable to accomplish. That very thing I now take up, having beheld thy prowess and daring.”' ।। 4-55-8 ।।
'If indeed you have lived in the forest as prescribed and conducted yourself accordingly, then why do you, who are learned in dharma and artha, wish to break the agreement while in distress?' ।। 4-55-10 ।।