आप्तयज्ञहरं क्रूरं ब्रह्मघ्नं दुष्टचारिणम्। कर्कशं निरनुक्रोशं प्रजानामहिते रतम्।।3.32.20।।
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English Translation
आप्तयज्ञहरम् a disrupter of sacrifices at the climax, क्रूरम् a cruel one, ब्रह्मघ्नम् destroyer of brahmins, दुष्टचारिणम् one of ruthless conduct, कर्कशम् a harsh one, निरनुक्रोशम् a merciless one, प्रजानाम् towards people, अहिते against their welfare, रतम् involved.
English Commentary
He disrupted sacrifices at the final stage. He killed brahmins. He was ruthless, harsh, and merciless. He was involved in activities against human welfare.