When those two foremost of men, viz. Bhishma and Drona of forgiving nature who used to be our primary support, when they both have been killed, how can any thing remain of this kingdom?
कथं स्यादवशेषो हि धुर्ययोरभ्यतीतयोः। यो नित्यमुपजीवामः क्षमिणौ पुरुषर्षभौ॥