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Bhishma stood up and walked towards Shishupala. 

"The decision to honour Krishna is entirely appropriate," he said. "You are immature and whimsical. You don't even have the sense to conceal your hostility. It would be better if you left the assembly."

Shishupala’s anger had crossed all bounds of propriety. He turned towards Bhishma and began to taunt him.

"You have become old and weak. Arrogance does not become you. Why did you choose to honour a cattle-rearer? Aside from killing the demoness Putana when he was a baby and lifting Govardhan Hill as a child, what great feats has he achieved? Your celibacy is of no use. You are ignorant,  foolish, and impotent.