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Pancharatra-Core: Bhishma continues his description of the Kaurava army.
Bhishma said:
Sudakshina, the Kamboja prince, known for his unique chariot, will fight alongside others in battle, aiming to achieve your objectives.
The Kurus will witness the mighty valor of this chariot-warrior for your cause, O noble king, akin to that of Indra in the battlefield.
O great king, the lineage of these chariots, known for their swift and fierce attacks, is comparable to the spread of the Kambojas and locusts.
Nila, who resides in Mahishmati and wears blue armor, will surely bring about the destruction of your enemies with his chariot lineage.
The king, who once had enmity with Sahadeva, will now always fight for your cause, O best of the Kurus.
O dear, Vindha and Anuvindha, the princes of Avanti, are together as excellent charioteers, skilled in battle with firm strength and valor.
These two warriors, like tigers among men, will destroy the enemy army with weapons such as maces, spears, swords, arrows, and javelins thrown with great force.
O great king, they wandered in the battlefield, eager for battle, like two leaders playing amidst the troops, resembling death itself.
The five Trigarta brothers, known for their great chariot skills, were considered by me to have had enmity with Arjuna in the city of Virata at that time.
O King, like crocodiles stirring the high waves of the Ganges, the army of the sons of Pritha will be agitated in battle.
These are the five chariots, O King, led by Satyaratha. They will engage in battle, recalling the deeds of the past.
Indeed, there was deception by Bhimasena's younger brother, the son of Pandu. The directions were conquered by Arjuna, the one with white horses, O King Bharata.
They will defeat the great charioteers of the Pandavas, having confronted the excellent archers, the leaders among warriors.
Lakshmana, your son, and Duhshasana's son, both of them were like tigers among men, never retreating in battles.
The young and delicate princes, skilled and energetic, are leaders and experts in battles in every aspect.
Those two chariots, regarded as the best by me, are like tigers among charioteers, devoted to the warrior's duty, and are heroes who will accomplish great deeds.
The great king, a formidable warrior, will engage in battle with his chariot, protected by his own army, showcasing his prowess as a leader among men.
Brihadbala, the king of Kausalya, is also considered the best among charioteers. In my opinion, dear, his chariot is unmatched in speed and valor.
This warrior, a fierce and skilled archer, will enter the battle, uplifting his own troops, dedicated to the cause of Dhritarashtra's sons.
Kṛpa, the son of Śaradvat and chief among the chariot warriors, O king, will sacrifice his dear life to destroy your enemies.
The son of the great sage Gautama, who was the teacher of Sharadvata, became invincible like Kartikeya, emerging from the arrow-pillar.
This formidable army, equipped with a variety of weapons and bows, will advance like a blazing fire in battle, dear one, crushing everything in its path.
