- 'Oh ! virtuous king Bharata will not take charge of the kingdom abandoned by men, drained of wealth and incapable of being enjoyed, like wine with its essence evaporated.' [2-36-11]
- 'Oh ! brutal Kaikeyi, you fastened me to the yoke and when I am drawing forward, why do you beat me? Oh ! vile woman why did you not prevent me in the beginning itself?' [2-36-14]