Example Sentences:

Ramayana: Before the citizens’ protest against his exile could turn strident, Rama addressed the assembled citizens gently, urging them to cooperate with the king who needed their help while doing the difficult duty of honouring his word to the queen.

Mahabharata: Although the demon Hidimba screamed stridently while fighting with Bhima, he was soon overpowered by the Pandava’s superior strength and skill.

Bhagavad-gita: When the mind’s complaints about life’s unfairness start becoming strident, we need to know that we have to take a break to nourish ourselves spiritually or we will break down.