Not by peaceful means, nor by surrender can our object be gained from them; therefore, O destroyer of Madhu, mercy ought not to be shown to them by you.
ते न हि साम्ना न दानेन शक्योऽर्थस्तेषु कश्चर। तस्मात् तेषु न कर्तव्या कृपा मधुसूदन॥