प्रातःकाल पौ फटते ही अश्वत्थामा ने शिविर छोड़कर जाने का निश्चय कर लिया। हे प्रभु! उस समय अश्वत्थामा की तलवार की मूठ उसके मानव रक्त से सने हाथ को छूते ही मानो उसके साथ एकाकार हो गई। 143 1/2
As soon as the dawn broke in the morning, Ashwatthama decided to leave the camp. O Lord! At that time, the hilt of Ashwatthama's sword, touching his hand which was bathed in human blood, felt as if it was one with him. 143 1/2