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Vaishampayana said:
Upon hearing Sanjaya's words, the wise king began to evaluate them based on their merits and faults.
The wise one, having subtly considered the qualities and faults, with true understanding, desires victory over the sons.
The wise king, after accurately determining the strengths and weaknesses, began to evaluate the power at that time.
Duryodhana then spoke about the Pandavas, highlighting the power and brilliance of gods and men, while noting the lesser power of the Kauravas.
I constantly worry about Duryodhana, and this worry does not subside. Truly, I believe this is directly perceived, not inferred.
All beings show supreme affection towards their sons and do dear and beneficial things for them to the best of their ability.
Thus, it is generally observed that good people wish to abundantly reciprocate a great favor.
Agni might serve as an assistant in the Khandava forest, recalling the deeds done during the intense meeting between the Kuru and Pandava factions, especially concerning Arjuna.
Due to their greed, many of the Pandavas, including Dharma, will be summoned by the gods.
My thought is that out of fear of Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, and others, they will act with the force of a thunderbolt, driven by anger to protect.
The sons of Pṛthā, accompanied by the gods, are invincible to any human; they are like tigers among men, possessing great valor and mastery in weaponry.
He is formidable, possessing the divine Gandiva, the best of bows, and great quivers that are Varuna's, inexhaustible and filled with divine arrows.
The monkey and the divine flag move unattached with a smoke-like motion; the chariot travels in all directions, unmatched in splendor.
The sound, resembling a great cloud, is heard by people; it is as terrifying as a great thunder to the enemies.
The entire world regards him as possessing superhuman prowess; even the gods recognize him as the conqueror, and so do the kings in battle.
Hundreds and five arrows are seen being shot, releasing and causing to fall far within the blink of an eye.
Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Ashwatthama, the king of Madra, and Shalya, along with the neutral men, spoke about whom.
Arjuna, positioned for battle by kings with superhuman abilities, is an invincible warrior, a tiger among charioteers, and a subduer of enemies.
The Pāṇḍava, who can release hundreds of arrows at once with great speed, is comparable in strength to Kārtavīrya.
I see Arjuna, the great archer, protected by Indra and Upendra, as if he is slaying in this intense battle.
In this manner, O Bharata, I spent entire days and nights sleepless and joyless, pondering over the peace of the Kurus.
A great change is upon the Kurus, marked by both decline and rise. If this conflict does not end in peace, there is no other solution.
"Peace always pleases me, dear, not conflict with the sons of Pṛthā. Indeed, I always think the Pāṇḍavas are more powerful than the Kauravas."
