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Pancharatra-core: Bhishma describes five sons of Pandavas, Drupada, Virata and other warriors on the Pandava side.
Bhishma said:
O great king, the sons of Draupadi, all five are great warriors, and the son of Virata, Uttara, is indeed considered a great chariot-warrior by me.
Abhimanyu, the great king and leader of chariot warriors, could be considered equal to Arjuna or Krishna in battle.
He, being a light-armed and remarkable warrior with a strong spirit and firm courage, will indeed remember the suffering of his father and act with bravery.
Satyaki and Madhava, the brave leaders of the chariot divisions, are known for their intolerance and fearlessness among the Vrishni heroes.
Uttamaujas and Yudhāmanyu, both valiant warriors, are considered great charioteers, O king, and are like bulls among men.
Many thousands of chariots, elephants, and horses will engage in battle, sacrificing their lives to please Kunti's son.
O King, together with the Pandavas, your armies, O Bharata, were challenging each other like fire and wind.
Virata and Drupada, though aged, are invincible in battle and are considered by me as great charioteers and mighty warriors, the best among men.
Despite their age, those two remain committed to their warrior duties, striving with all their might, standing firm on the path of heroes.
O King, those two are related by lineage and strength, noble in conduct, and great archers, both bound by ties of affection.
O best of men, upon obtaining a cause, all men, whether mighty-armed, become either heroes or cowards.
O King, these two, firmly devoted in the path of unity, were guided by the son of Pritha. Having abandoned their lives with supreme strength, they accomplished their mission.
The two fierce warriors, each leading their own army, will engage in a great battle while maintaining their alliance.
O Bharata, the heroes of the world and great archers, having sacrificed themselves, will protect the trust and perform a great deed.
