Flattered in this manner, Manthara addressed Kaikeyi who was lying on a white couch and looking like a flaming fire on the sacrificial altar: - [2-9-53]
Oh ! fortunate one ( Kaikeyi ), construction of a dike is not undertaken after the water has flowed down. Act before the king to the best of your interest. [2-9-54]
तथा प्रोत्साहिता देवी गता मन्थरया सह | क्रोधागारं विशालाक्षी सौभाग्यमदगर्विता || २-९-५५
That beautiful, large eyed Kaikeyi, puffed with the pride of her intoxicating beauty, encouraged by the words of that Manthara, entered the chamber of wrath. [2-9-55]