Having heard the words of Karna and Subala's son (Shakuni), the king Duryodhana was overwhelmed with shame. He lost heart more than ever and utter despair overtook his soul.
कर्णसौबलयोश्चापि संश्रुत्य वचनान्यसौ॥ निर्वेदं परमं गत्वा राजा दुर्योधनस्तदा। व्रीडयाभिपरीतात्मा नैराश्यमगमत् परम्॥