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Pancharatra and Core: Circular military formation of the Kaurava Army.
Sanjaya said:
In the battle, the five Pandavas, along with Krishna, known for their fierce deeds and manifesting fatigue through their actions, are formidable and difficult to approach even by the gods.
There has never been nor will there be a man whose qualities are equal to those of Krishna, through goodness, action, intelligence, nature, fame, or wealth.
King Yudhishthira, who was dedicated to truth and righteousness and honored the learned and others with virtues, always attained heaven.
At the end of an age, O king, it is said that the powerful son of Jamadagni, the ender, and Bhimasena, standing in battle, are similar, these three.
I find no one on earth who can match Partha, the skilled bowman with the Gandiva, in fulfilling vows and actions in battle.
The teacher's extreme affection, humility, modesty, and self-control, along with Nakula's unattractiveness and valor, are the six fixed qualities.
Sahadeva, known for his profound depth, sweetness, essence, strength, and valor, is indeed comparable to the divine Ashvins.
The abundant qualities found in Krishna and the Pandavas are indeed seen collectively united in Abhimanyu.
The courage of Yudhishthira, the conduct of Krishna, and the deeds of Bhimasena are like those of a person who performs mighty deeds.
He was like Dhananjaya in form, valor, and learning, and like Sahadeva in humility, similar to Nakula.
Dhritarashtra spoke:
I wish to hear in detail, O charioteer, how the invincible son of Subhadra, Abhimanyu, was killed in the battle.
Sanjaya said:
O great king, the teacher devised the circular formation where all the kings, comparable to Indra, were strategically positioned.
At that time, all the princes gathered together, having made agreements, and they all had banners made of gold.
They were all dressed in red garments, adorned with red ornaments, carrying red banners, and wearing golden garlands.
Ten thousand strong archers, led by your pleasing grandson Lakshmana, came into being.
They share each other's sorrows and efforts equally, compete with one another, and are dedicated to each other's well-being.
The king, surrounded by great charioteers like Karna, Duhshasana, and Kripa, appeared glorious, comparable to the king of gods, covered with a white umbrella, and with fans and whisks waving, he rose like the sun.
At the forefront of his army, Drona stood as the commander. Similarly, the Sindhu king stood there, majestic like the mountain Meru.
O great king, your sons, thirty in number and resembling the gods, stood beside Sindhuraja, led by Ashwatthama.
The King of Gandhara, Shalya the gambler, and Bhūrishravas stood out prominently beside the King of Sindhu as great warriors.
