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Dhritarashtra spoke:
Sanjaya saw those assembled there by the opponent, who are ready to fight for the Pandavas against my son's army.
Sanjaya said:
I saw Kṛṣṇa, the chief of the Andhakas and Vṛṣṇis, who had arrived. Cekitāna, Yuyudhāna, and Sātyaki were also present there.
Those two, known as great charioteers and proud men, took refuge with the Pāṇḍavas, each leading a separate army.
Then, the son of Drupada, accompanied by ten sons and surrounded by the army, was led by heroes such as Satyajit and Dhrishtadyumna.
Drupada, under the protection of Śikhaṇḍi, advanced towards all the armies, enhancing his honor and concealing his form at that time.
Virata, accompanied by his two sons, Shankha and Uttara, along with heroes such as Suryadatta, was led by Madirashva.
The king, accompanied by his brothers and sons, and surrounded by his army, took refuge in Arjuna.
Jarasandha, the king of Magadha, and Dhrishtaketu, the king of Chedi, each came with their own separate armies.
The five Kekaya brothers, all with red banners, were surrounded by their armies and had aligned themselves with the Pandavas.
I saw all these warriors gathered there, ready to fight for the Pandavas against Dhritarashtra's army.
Dhrishtadyumna, the great-minded leader, is skilled in the formations of humans, gods, Gandharvas, and Asuras, and stands at the forefront of his army.
O king, Bhishma, the son of Shantanu, was positioned by Shikhandi. Virata followed him with the Matsya warriors.
The strong king of Madra belongs to the eldest son of Pandu. However, some there remarked that they are not equal in their opinion.
Duryodhana, along with his son and a hundred brothers, as well as the easterners and southerners, were aligned with Bhimasena.
Karna, the son of Vikartana, is considered a part of Arjuna's share; along with Ashwatthama, Vikarna, and the Sindhu prince Jayadratha.
Arjuna, the son of Pritha, strategically positioned all the incapable and self-proclaimed heroes on earth.
The five Kekaya brothers, who are great archers and princes, will join the Kekayas in battle, having made an alliance.
A portion was specifically allocated to the Malavas, Shalvas, and Kekayas. Among the Trigartas, the two main ones were known as the Samsaptakas.
All the sons of Duryodhana and Duḥśāsana, along with King Bṛhadbala, were divided by Saubhadra.
The sons of Draupadi, who are great archers and have banners made of gold, led by Dhrishtadyumna, will advance towards Drona, O Bharata.
Cekitana wishes to engage Somadatta in a duel, while Yuyudhana challenges Kritavarma, the Bhoja.
Sahadeva, the son of Madri, known for his heroism in battle, assigned his own portion to your brother-in-law, the son of Subala.
Nakul, the son of Madri, allocated a share for the owl, the deceitful ones, and the groups of Sarasvati's followers.
O King, the sons of Pandu also prepared to challenge those other kings who will confront them in battle.
Thus, the troops have been divided accordingly. Ensure that the task with your son is completed without delay.
Dhritarashtra spoke:
Not all of my sons are foolish or addicted to gambling; some of them are capable of facing the mighty Bhima in battle.
All the earthly kings, having been sprinkled by the law of time, will enter the fire of the Gandiva like moths into a flame.
I believe the army has been scattered by the great souls who have made enemies. Who will follow that which has been broken by the Pandavas in battle?
All of them are indeed great charioteers, heroes, renowned and powerful; they are as brilliant as the sun and fire, and victorious in battle.
Yudhishthira is the leader and Madhusudana is the protector of those, and the two Pandava heroes, Savyasachi and Vrikodara, are the warriors.
Nakula, Sahadeva, Dhṛṣṭadyumna, the son of Pṛṣata, Sātyaki, Drupada, and the son of Dhṛṣṭadyumna were present.
Uttamaujas, Pāñcālya, Yudhāmanyu, Durjaya, Śikhaṇḍī, Kṣatradeva, and Vairāti Uttara are mentioned here.
The Kāśayas, Edayas, Matsyas, Sṛñjayas, along with the son of Virāṭa, Babhrū, and the Pāñcālas and Prabhadrakas, all assembled.
Indra himself cannot take away this earth from those desireless heroes who are brave in battle and can even break mountains.
O Sanjaya, my wicked son, shouting, wants to fight all those men endowed with virtues and glory.
Duryodhana said:
Both are of the same kind and roam the earth. Then why do you believe victory is on the side of the Pandavas?
The text refers to the warriors: Grandfather Bhishma, Droṇa, Kṛpa, Karṇa, the invincible Jayadratha, Somadatta, and Aśvatthāmā.
Even Indra, with the support of the immortals, could not defeat the wise and mighty archers in battle; how then could the Pandavas, dear father?
The entire earth was created for my sake, father, to overcome the noble and steadfast heroes, the Pāṇḍavas, who are like fire.
The Pandavas cannot face my forces. Indeed, I am valiant and ready to fight the Pandus and their sons in battle.
O Bharata, all the kings who wish to act in favor of my dear cause will restrain them as easily as deer are restrained with a thread.
The great chariot division and my men will attack the Panchalas along with the Pandavas with showers of arrows.
Dhritarashtra spoke:
My son is lamenting like a madman, Sanjaya. He is not capable of defeating Dharmaraja Yudhishthira in battle.
Bhishma is always aware of the strength and glory of the Pandavas, who are great souls knowledgeable in dharma, along with their sons.
Because I did not approve of the conflict with those noble ones, Sanjaya, please recount their actions to me once more.
Who is it that rekindles the energetic Pāṇḍavas, akin to how radiant great archers are invigorated by offerings to the fires?
Sanjaya said:
Dhrishtadyumna always encourages them, O Bharata. Fight without fear, O best of the Bharatas, in the battle.
Some kings, surrounded by Dhritarashtra's son, will gather there in the tumultuous battlefield.
I alone will capture all of them, who are angry and have come together with their followers in battle, just like fish are caught in water during darkness.
I will defeat Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Karna, Drauni, Shalya, and Suyodhana just as the shore contains the ocean.
King Yudhishthira, the righteous soul, addressed thus: "Your courage and strength, together with the Panchalas and Pandavas, have all mounted to rescue us from the battle."
I recognize you, O mighty-armed one, as a warrior firmly established in duty, capable and sufficient to face the Kauravas who wish to fight. Whatever you decide to do will be for our benefit, O subduer of enemies.
A wise man, known by name, should purchase for a thousand the position of a hero who stands in front, showing manliness, among those who have retreated from battle, are broken, and are seeking refuge.
You are indeed a heroic, brave, and powerful leader, a bull among men, and there is no doubt that you protect those who are afflicted by fear in battles.
As Yudhishthira, the righteous son of Kunti, was speaking, Dhrishtadyumna, without any fear, addressed these words to me.
The charioteer should inform all the regions and the warriors of Duryodhana, including Bahlika, the Kurus, and the sons of Pratipa, about Sharadvata.
The son of a charioteer, Droṇa with his son, Jayadratha, Duḥśāsana, Vikarṇa, and King Duryodhana were all present.
Go quickly and speak to Bhishma and Yudhishthira with goodness. Do not let Arjuna, who is protected by the gods, kill your hero, the Pandava. Request him swiftly.
There is no warrior on earth as skilled as Savyasachi, the Pandava, who is the best in weaponry.
The divine chariot of Arjuna, the wielder of the Gandiva bow, was prepared by the gods, and he cannot be defeated by any human. Do not let your mind waver in battle.
