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Vaishampayana spoke:
After speaking thus, the wise Dhritarashtra addressed Suyodhana and once again, the fortunate one, questioned Sanjaya.
Sanjaya, please tell me what remains unsaid after Vasudeva's words; I am very curious about what Arjuna said to you.
Sanjaya said:
Upon hearing the words of Vasudeva, Dhananjaya, the son of Kunti, who was invincible, spoke at that moment while listening to Vasudeva.
The grandfather, son of Śantanu, Dhṛtarāṣṭra, along with Sañjaya, Droṇa, Kṛpa, Karṇa, and the great king Bāhlika were present.
Drona's son, Somadatta, Shakuni, Saubala, Duhshasana, Shala, Purumitra, and Vivinshati were all present.
Vikarna, Citrasena, Jayatsena, the prince, along with Vindānuvinda, the Avanti princes, Durmukha, and also Kaurava are mentioned.
Saindhava, who is difficult to withstand, along with Bhūriśravas, Bhagadatta the king, and Jalasandha the prince.
The kings who gathered there to fight for the Kauravas, wishing to perish in the fierce battle against the Pandavas, were brought together by Dhritarashtra's son, O charioteer.
Sanjaya, you should address those assembled with skill and salutation according to justice, and say this in the midst of the kings: Suyodhana is the chief among the wicked.
Sanjaya, you should convey my entire speech to the intolerant, evil-minded prince, the wicked and greedy son of Dhritarashtra, along with his ministers.
Thus, Dhananjaya, having established me, addressed Vasudeva with meaningful and righteous words after observing him; Partha, the wise one with long red eyes, spoke:
Just as you have attentively listened to the words of the great soul, the hero of Madhu, in the same manner, you must convey my words when all the kings are gathered.
In the midst of the battle, where arrows and fire create smoke and the wheels of chariots resound, use your bow as a ladle to diminish the strength of the enemy's weapons. Just as a sacrifice is not performed in the heat of battle, gather yourselves and strive with respect.
If you do not give Yudhishthira his rightful share, which is desired, I will lead your forces, including horses, foot soldiers, and elephants, to the inauspicious realm of the ancestors with sharp arrows.
Then, after addressing the four-armed Hari and saluting Dhananjaya, I swiftly came here, O divine one, to deliver your important message.
