एवमेतद् बली शुम्भो निशुम्भश्चातिवीर्यवान् । किं करोमि प्रतिज्ञा मे यदनालोचिता पुरा ॥ १२८ ॥
evametad balī śhumbho niśhumbhaśhchātivīryavān kiṁ karomi pratijñā me yadanālochitā purā
Translation
"It is as you say: Shumbha is strong and Nishumbha very valiant. But what can I do? I made my vow long ago without thinking.
Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
"तुम्हारा कहना ठीक है: शुम्भ बलवान है और निशुम्भ भी बड़ा पराक्रमी। पर मैं क्या करूँ? मैंने पहले बिना सोचे प्रतिज्ञा कर ली थी।
Commentary
She keeps up the playful pretence of helplessness.