He was possessed, O Krishna, of great energy. From a spirit of childishness, that powerful hero, boasting (of his prowess) in my presence, used to speak of his skill (in battle).
स हि कृष्ण महातेजाः श्लाघन्निव ममाग्रतः॥ बालभावेन विनयमात्मनोऽकथयत् प्रभुः।