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Core and Pancharatra: Mahavyuha counter military formation by the Kauravas. The second day of war commences.
Sanjaya said:
Then, your son, observing the formidable and impenetrable Krauncha formation set up by the immensely powerful Partha, was greatly alarmed.
Approaching the teacher, Kṛpa, Śalya, Saumadatti, Vikarṇa, and Aśvatthāmā, O great one.
O Bharata, Duhshasana and his brothers, along with many other heroes, have assembled for battle.
Your son, in order to bring joy, spoke these words at the right moment: all are skilled in wielding various weapons and are knowledgeable about weapons and missiles.
Each of you is capable, as great warriors, to defeat the sons of Pandu in battle along with their armies, especially when united.
Our forces, protected by Bhishma, are inadequate; but their forces are adequate, O best of the kings.
The places include the Śūrasenas, Veṇikas, and Kukuras, as well as the Ārevakas, Trigartas, Madrakas, and Yavanas.
The group, including Shatruñjaya, Duḥśāsana, Vikarna, the hero, and Nanda and Upananda, were together.
Accompanied by Citraseṇa and Pāṇibhadrakas, they should ensure the protection of Bhīṣma, who is at the forefront of the army.
Then Droṇa, Bhīṣma, and your son, O great one, arranged a formidable military formation to obstruct the Pāṇḍavas.
Bhishma, encircled by the vast army on all sides, advanced, leading the mighty forces like Indra, the king of gods.
The great archer Bharadvaja, renowned and glorious, followed him along with the Kuntalas, Dasharnas, and Magadhas, O lord of men.
Bhishma, accompanied by the Vidarbhas, Mekalas, and Karna's forces, shone brilliantly in the battle with his entire army.
The Gandharas, Sindhus, Sauviras, Shibis, and Vasatis were led by Shakuni, who, with his army, protected Bharadvaja.
Then King Duryodhana, along with all his brothers, Ashwatakas, Vikarna, and also Sharmila and Kosala, was present.
Saubala's army was joyfully guarded by the Daradas, Cūcupas, and Kṣudrakamālavas.
Bhūriśravāḥ, Śalaḥ, Śalyaḥ, Bhagadattaḥ, and the two Avanti princes, Vindānuvinda, were guarding the left flank, O great one.
Saumadatti, Susharma, Kamboja, Sudakshina, Shatayu, and Shrutayu were positioned on the right flank.
Ashwatthama, Kripa, and Kritavarma, along with Satyaki, were positioned at the back of the army with a large force.
The rear guards were the independent kings Ketuman, Vasudana, and Abhibhu, the son of Kashi, who were near him.
Then all your warriors, filled with joy and ready for battle, O Bharata, blew their conches and made sounds like the roaring of lions.
Upon hearing the joyous sounds of his kin, the elder of the Kuru dynasty, the revered grandfather, gloriously blew his conch after roaring like a lion.
Then, conches, drums, tabors, and various other instruments were sounded by others, creating a tumultuous noise.
Then, standing on the grand chariot drawn by white horses, they sounded their magnificent conches, embellished with gold and jewels.
Krishna blew his conch named Panchajanya, Arjuna blew his conch named Devadatta, and Bhima, known for his terrible deeds, blew his mighty conch named Paundra.
King Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti, blew his conch named Anantavijaya. Nakula and Sahadeva blew their conches named Sughosha and Manipushpaka.
The King of Kashi, Shaibya, Shikhandi, Dhrishtadyumna, Virata, and Satyaki, all renowned warriors, are present.
The son of Drupada and the five sons of Draupadi, all of whom were great archers, blew their mighty conches, and the sound echoed like lion-roars.
The great sound made by the heroes echoed loudly across the sky and the earth.
Thus, O great king, the joyful Kurus and Pandavas once more went to battle, inflicting pain upon one another.
