Hearing the words of Manthara, Kaikeyi of charming countenance lying in her couch rose, full of joy, like the autumnal streak of the Moon's crescent. [2-7-31]
इदं तु मन्थरे मह्यमाख्यासि परमं प्रियम् | एतन्मे प्रियमाख्यातुः किं वा भूयः करोमि ते || २-७-३४
Oh ! Manthara, the news you have brought me is exceedingly pleasant. What more can I do for you? Here is the gift for one who brings good tidings. [2-7-34]