I have heard that Drona's son has a gem on his head, born with him. I shall see that gem brought to me after his death in battle. Placing that gem on your head, O king, I shall live. This is my resolution.'
द्रौपद्युवाच द्रोणपुत्रस्य सहजो मणिः शिरसि मे श्रुतः। निहत्य संख्ये तं पापं पश्येयं मणिमाहृतम्॥ राजशिरसि ते कृत्वा जीवेयमिति मे मतिः।