As was custom that best among men, the son of Vikartana, endued with great energy and pride, that foremost of all virtuous persons, with surprise, said to Kunti.
यथान्यायं महातेजा मानी धर्मभृतां वरः। उत्समयन् प्रणतः प्राह कुन्तीं वैकर्तनो वृषः॥