Note 44 — SECTION CCCXIII
Kisari Mohan Ganguli translation
Footnote 44:(return) The vow of the Asuras was (according to the Burdwan Pundits) never to drink wine. It is more rational to suppose that Karna swears to give up the refined manners and practices of the Arvas and adopt those of the Asuras till the consummation of the cherished desire.