‘“In that case, sire,” answered Shishu, “virtue parts company with wisdom!”
‘Drona and Kripa were up on their feet instantly, but Narada waved them down.
‘“Faith, King Shishu-pala, is beyond wisdom.”
‘“In that case, sire, let Vishnu give me the strength to leap beyond wisdom.” He shuffled around a bit, as if to demonstrate that, like an elephant, he could not jump. He was dribbling slightly, which I’m told he always did when he got excited. “You see, sire, I am fortunate to have received no such gift — in my weakness I remain grounded, a wise man with no virtue among fools of every faith! Oh yes! Faith and folly are close cousins. For a faith that has no weakness is a folly! If I may use the words of a rishi who is here not in the flesh, but in reflection only ―” he spread his arms out
