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Yudhishthira said:
O Madhusudana, O Achyuta, did the night pass happily for you? Is all your knowledge clear?
Sanjaya said:
Vasudeva, noticing Yudhishthira's appropriate engagement, inquired further. Then, the minister announced the presence of the subjects.
With the king's permission, he brought in the people, including Virata, Bhimasena, Dhrishtadyumna, and Satyaki.
Shikhandin, the twins, Cekitana, the Kekayas, Yuyutsu, Kauravya, Panchalya, and Uttamaujas are mentioned.
These and many other warriors approached the best among warriors, the great soul, and took their seats.
Krishna and Yuyudhana, both mighty and splendid heroes, were seated together, embodying great souls.
Then Yudhishthira, while listening to Madhusudana, addressed the lotus-eyed one with sweet words.
We rely on you as one, like the thousand-eyed gods, and pray for victory in battle and everlasting happiness.
O Krishna, you are aware of the destruction of our kingdom, the removal caused by our enemies, and all the various troubles we face.
O Madhusudana, the journey and our happiness are exceedingly dependent on you, O Lord of all and lover of devotees.
Therefore, O descendant of Vṛṣṇi, act in such a way that my mind is in you, so that Arjuna's promise may be fulfilled as intended.
O Madhava, may you be our boat today to lead us across the great ocean of sorrow and anger.
Even a charioteer equal to Kārtavīrya does not perform in battle what Kṛṣṇa, the charioteer, does with effort.
Vasudeva said:
In all the worlds and battles, there is no one like Arjuna, the wielder of the bow, known as Dhananjaya.
He is a valiant warrior, equipped with weapons, courageous and immensely strong. He is an expert in battle, always impatient, and stands supreme in brilliance among men.
The young hero, strong and mighty with broad shoulders like a bull, and the majestic gait of a lion, will defeat your enemies.
I will act in the same way as Arjuna, the son of Kunti, who will set ablaze the armies of Dhritarashtra like a rising fire.
Today, Arjuna will shoot arrows to send the wicked and mean killer of Subhadra on a path from which he will never return.
Today, his flesh will be devoured by vultures, hawks, jackals, and other cannibals.
Even if all the gods, including Indra, are his protectors, today he will meet his end and reach the abode of Yama amidst chaos.
After defeating Saindhava, Arjuna will come to you today. Be without sorrow and fever, O king, and be prosperous.
