The citizens also have put their trust in you. Sairandhri praised me and I have come at your request.If we return withoutrecovering the cows, we shall become the laughing- stock of all.

I will not turn back the chariot. Let us stand firm and fight. Have no fear." With these words Brihannala began to drive thechariot towards the enemy and they approached quite close to them. Uttara's distress was pitiable, He said in a quaking voice: "I cannot do it, I simply cannot.

Let the Kauravas march off with the cows and if the women laugh, let them; I do not care.What sense is there in fightingpeople who are immeasurably stronger than we fight?

Do not be a fool! Turn back the chariot. Otherwise, I shall jump out and walk back." With these words Uttara cast off his bows and arrows, got down from the chariot and began to fly towards the city, mad with panic.