He [Droṇācārya] is certainly still existing, being represented by his son. His wife Kṛpī did not undergo a satī with him because she had a son. ।। 1-7-45 ।।
english translation
अपने पुत्र द्वारा प्रतिनिधित्व किये जाने के कारण वे (द्रोणाचार्य) अब भी निश्चित रूप से विद्यमान हैं। उनकी पत्नी कृपी सती नहीं हुईं, क्योंकि वे पुत्रवती थीं। ।। १-७-४५ ।।