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Sanjaya said:
The great-armed warrior, eager to protect Arjuna, swiftly advanced towards Duhshasana's chariot.
The great archers of the Trigarta clan, with their banners adorned in gold, surrounded the vast ocean-like army that had entered the region of Anarta.
Then, the great archers, filled with anger, surrounded him with their chariots from all sides and showered him with volleys of arrows.
Satyaki, known for his true valor, single-handedly defeated fifty enemy princes who were striving in the great battle.
Upon reaching the central region of Bharata, which was resonant with the sound of drums and akin to water teeming with swords, spears, and maces, yet devoid of boats.
There, in the battle, we witnessed the astonishing deeds of Satyaki. Observing him in the west, we quickly saw him in the east.
The hero moved in all directions—north, south, east, and west—spreading as if dancing, just like a hundred chariots.
Upon witnessing his lion-like stride and conduct, the Trigartas, feeling distressed, retreated towards their own people.
The other heroes of the Surasena army stopped him in the battle, restraining him with volleys of arrows as one would control a mad elephant with hooks.
Satyaki, though exhausted, managed to halt them momentarily. Then, with his incredible strength and valor, he engaged in battle with the Kalingas.
After crossing the formidable army of the Kalingas, the mighty-armed warrior approached Arjuna, the son of Pritha.
Like a tired swimmer reaching land, Yuyudhana, upon seeing the tiger among men, felt relieved.
Seeing him approach, Keshava said to Arjuna, "Here comes Satyaki, your follower, O Partha."
This disciple and friend of yours, who is truly courageous, has conquered all the warriors by making them seem insignificant, O best of men.
Satyaki, having created a great turmoil among the Kaurava warriors, is dearer to you than your own life, O Arjuna, the one with the crown, he says.
Satyaki, having disregarded Drona, Bhoja, and Kritavarma, approaches with arrows, led by Phalguna.
Satyaki, dear to Yudhishthira, having slain the excellent warriors, approaches heroically and skillfully with Arjuna.
After accomplishing a challenging task amidst the army, the powerful Satyaki seeks your presence and approaches the Pandavas.
Satyaki, having fought many great warriors in battle with just one chariot, including those led by the teacher, is now approaching, O son of Pritha.
Relying on his own strength, Satyaki, sent by Yudhishthira, tears through the enemy ranks and approaches Arjuna.
There is no warrior among the Kauravas who is equal to him in any way. This is Satyaki, of true prowess, who comes, O son of Kunti.
Satyaki, having been freed from the Kuru army like a lion emerging from the midst of cows, and having slain numerous forces, now approaches as the son of Pritha.
Satyaki, adorned with the lotus-like faces of thousands of kings, swiftly approaches, spreading across the earth, O Arjuna.
Satyaki, after defeating Duryodhana and killing Jalasandha in the battle along with his brothers, is coming swiftly.
Satyaki comes, having turned the river into a stream of blood, muddy with blood, and having laid the Kauravas like grass.
Then, the son of Kunti, not being pleased, spoke to Keshava: "O mighty-armed one, I do not find it pleasing that Satyaki approaches me."
"O Keshava, I truly do not know the news of Dharmaraja. Without Sātvata, I am uncertain if he is alive or not."
O mighty-armed one, the prince must be protected by this means. How can this follower of Krishna, my lord, abandon him?
The king sent to Drona, and the Sindhu prince was not defeated, advanced towards Shainya, here is Bhurishrava in the battle.
This heavier burden of horses is placed by me. Indeed, my king must be recognized and Satyaki must be protected.
Jayadratha must be killed, and the sun is setting. This mighty-armed one is currently tired and weak.
The horses and charioteer of Madhava are exhausted, but Bhurishrava and his companion, O Keshava, remain untired.
Is his welfare ensured in this meeting now? Has Satyaki, the valiant, crossed the ocean only to falter at a mere puddle, he who is the mighty bull of the Shinis?
The great soul, chief of the Kauravas, with accomplished weapons, whether Satyaki, having met with Bhurishravas, may be in well-being.
I believe, O Keshava, that this act of sending Satyaki, disregarding the fear of the teacher, is a transgression by Dharmaraja.
Drona always hopes for the capture of Dharmaraja, like a hawk hopes for prey. Perhaps the king is well.
