Like a serpent hidden in the reeds, he naturally commits sinful deeds, driven by his evil nature and yielding to the impulse of anger. What army Duryodhana commands, what his conduct is, what his nature is, what his might is, and what his valor is — all this is well known to you. Before this, the Kauravas with their son spent their days in merriment, and we too rejoiced with our friends, like the younger brother of Indra beside Indra himself. Alas, because of Duryodhana's wrath, O slayer of Madhu, all the Bharatas will be destroyed, like forests in fire at the end of the dewy season; and, O slayer of Madhu, well known are those eighteen kings who destroyed their own kinsmen, friends, and relatives. Just as, when Dharma had perished, Kali was born among the race of the asuras, flourishing in prosperity and blazing with energy, so was Udavarta born among the Haihayas, Janamejaya among the Nepas, Vahula among the Talajanghas, proud Vasu among the Krimis, Ajavindu among the Suviras, Rushardhika among the Surashtras, Arkaja among the Valihas, Dhautamulaka among the Chinas, Hayagriva among the Videhas, Varayu among the Mahaujasas, Vahu among the Sundaras, Pururava among the Diptakshas, Sahaja among the Chedis and Matsyas, Vrishaddhaja among the Praviras, Dharana among the Chandrabatsyas, Bigahana among the Mukutas, and Sama among the Nandivegas.