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Sanjaya spoke:
Upon hearing Karna's words, Keshava, the slayer of enemy heroes, responded with a smile, saying these words.
Indeed, Karna, does it not trouble you that you do not wish to rule the earth that I have given, by acquiring the kingdom?
The victory of the Pandavas is assured; there is no doubt about it. The victory banner of the Pandava is visible, and the fierce monkey king is raised high.
A divine illusion created by the celestial, raised and shining like Indra's banner, reveals divine beings that are both fearful and terrifying, seen here indeed.
The glorious banner of Karna and Dhananjaya, resembling fire, stands tall, unattached to mountains and trees, extending upwards and horizontally for a yojana.
When you see in the battle the one with white horses and Krishna as the charioteer, wielding Indra's weapon, it will be both Agni and Marut indeed.
The sound of Gandiva will be like the crack of thunder, and then there will be neither Treta, nor Krita, nor Dvapara.
When you see Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti, in the battle, engaged in prayers and rituals, protecting his great army.
Like the sun, invincible and scorching the enemy forces, then neither the Tretā Yuga, nor the Kṛta Yuga, nor the Dvāpara Yuga will exist.
When you witness the mighty Bhimasena in the battlefield, having drunk the blood of Duhshasana, dancing in the midst of the battle.
Like a broken elephant opposing an elephant slayer, then neither Tretā Yuga, nor Kṛta Yuga, nor Dvāpara Yuga will exist.
When you see the sons of Madri, the great warriors, causing turmoil in the army of Dhritarashtra's sons like elephants in battle.
In the intense battle, where weapons clash and enemy heroes' chariots are destroyed, there will be no Tretā, Kṛta, or Dvāpara Yuga.
When you see Drona, the son of Santanu, Kripa, King Suyodhana, and Jayadratha of Sindhu in the battle.
As they approached quickly for battle, they were restrained by Arjuna. At that time, neither the Tretā Yuga, nor the Kṛta Yuga, nor the Dvāpara Yuga will exist.
You should inform Karna to go from here to Drona, the son of Shantanu, and Kripa, that this gentle month is well-supplied with clothes and fuel.
The place is abundant with ripe medicinal plants, fruitful, and has few flies. The water is clear and juicy, neither too hot nor too cold, making it pleasant.
On the seventh day from now, the new moon will occur. It is said that a battle should be arranged there, as she is considered to be the deity of Indra.
Thus, at the king's command, all others have gathered for battle. Whatever you desire, I shall fulfill it entirely for you.
The kings and princes who follow Duryodhana will meet their end by weapons and will achieve the highest state.
