06.018
Sanjaya said:
Then, after a moment, a tumultuous sound that shook the heart was heard, O great king, from the warriors eager for battle.
The earth appears to be splitting apart with the loud sounds of conches, drums, trumpeting elephants, and the rumbling of chariot wheels.
In that moment, the neighing of horses and the roaring of warriors echoed through the sky and all directions, filling them with sound.
The armies of your invincible sons and the Pandavas trembled as they faced each other in battle.
There, the serpents and chariots, adorned with gold, appeared shining like clouds with lightning.
The flags of various shapes belonging to you, O king, adorned with golden bracelets, shone brightly like blazing fire.
O Bharata, the banners of Indra, whether belonging to one's own or others, appeared equally white, as if in the abodes of Indra.
The heroes, adorned in golden armor and shining like the sun and fire, appeared as if they were burning planets.
The warriors, equipped with various weapons, shields, and flags, with eyes like bulls and skilled in archery, took their positions at the forefront of the army.
The protectors of the rear were Bhishma's sons, including your sons, O king, such as Duhshasana, Durvishaha, Durmukha, and Duhsaha.
Among the warriors are twenty, including Citrasena, Vikarna, and the great chariot-warrior; also present are Satyavrata, Purumitra, Jaya, Bhurishrava, and Shala.
There are twenty thousand chariots, and among their followers are the Abhishahas, Shurasenas, Shibis, and Vasatis.
The Shalvas, Matsyas, Ambashthas, Trigartas, Kekayas, Sauvīras, Kitavas, Easterners, Westerners, and Northern Malavas were all present.
These twelve regions, filled with heroes and warriors, protected the grandfather with their great chariot lineage.
The Magadha king, with his chariot army, followed the army of ten thousand mighty elephants.
In the midst of the army, there were six hundred thousand wheel-guards for chariots and foot-guards for elephants.
The foot-soldiers advanced in front, carrying bows, shields, and swords in their hands. There were many hundreds and thousands of warriors equipped with claws and javelins.
O Bharata, eleven divisions of your son's army were seen, O great king, like the Ganga between the Yamuna.
