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Dhritarashtra said:
The hero, having promised Yudhishthira, remained unconquered by Drona, Radheya, Vikarna, and Kritavarma, and successfully crossed the vast ocean of armies.
He, who was unstoppable in battles, was seized by the Kaurava and forcefully thrown to the ground by Bhurishravas.
Sanjaya said:
Listen, O king, to the origin of Śaineya as it was in the past, and also to the story of Bhūriśravas where your doubt lies, O king.
Atri's son was Soma, and Soma's son was Budha, who is remembered. Budha's son was Mahendrābha, and his son was Pururavāḥ.
Pururavas is known as Ayu, but Nahusha is remembered as Ayu's son. Yayati, Nahusha's son, is a royal sage comparable to the gods.
Yadu, the eldest son of Yayati and Devayani, was known as Devamidha in the lineage.
The descendant of Yadu, Shura, who is respected across the three worlds, had a son. This son, Vasudeva, was a descendant of Shura and was greatly renowned as the best among men.
King Śini, an excellent archer and heroic warrior, was equal to Kārtavīrya in battle, and his prowess was renowned in his lineage.
At this very moment, O king, during the svayamvara ceremony of Devaka's daughter, amidst the gathering of all the kshatriyas.
There, indeed, Devaki, the goddess, was obtained for Vasudeva's sake. After conquering all the kings, Shini placed them on the chariot.
Upon seeing Devaki standing on the chariot, the powerful King Somadatta, a descendant of Shini and a bull among men, could not tolerate it, O descendant of Shura.
O king, the battle between the two lasted for half a day and was both wonderful and amazing. The hand-to-hand combat of the strong warriors was reminiscent of the legendary fight between Shakra and Prahlada.
Shini forcibly threw Somadatta to the ground, raised his sword, seized him by the hair, and killed him with his foot.
In the midst of thousands of kings and spectators all around, he was released with compassion and the words 'Live again' spoken by him.
In that state, Somadatta, influenced by him, then, O gentle one, tried to appease Mahadeva, who was under the sway of anger.
Mahadeva, pleased with him, offered a boon as the lord and bestower of boons, and the king, in turn, chose his boon.
O Lord, I wish for a son who can defeat the enemy's son amidst thousands of kings and triumph in battle.
Upon hearing the words of Somadatta, the king agreed, saying, "Let it be so," and then the god vanished from that place.
With the boon he received, he gained immense wealth and in the battle, Saumadatti struck down the son of Śini.
"This is what I have told you, O king, in response to your inquiry. It is indeed impossible to defeat the Sātvatas in battle, O best of men."
Having achieved their aim, many skilled warriors in battle, conquerors of gods, demons, and celestial beings, indeed unastonished, are engaged in their own heroic victory and are not dependent on others.
O lord, nothing comparable is seen here by the Vṛṣṇis, whether in the past, present, or future, by strength, O best of the Bharatas.
Those who are devoted to the rule of the elders do not disrespect their relatives. Neither gods, demons, nor celestial beings, nor yakshas, serpents, and demons can conquer the heroes of the Vrishni clan, nor can humans in battle.
Those who are non-violent in the wealth of Brahmins, teachers, and relatives, and who protect them in any calamity, are commendable.
The wealthy are humble, devoted to spiritual truth, and honest. They respect the capable and uplift the poor.
The heroes of the Vṛṣṇi clan are always devoted to the gods, self-controlled, generous, and humble; therefore, their progress is never hindered.
O king, even if someone could carry Mount Meru or cross the ocean, they would never reach the end of the valor of the Vṛṣṇi heroes.
"This has been fully explained to you, where your doubt lies, O lord. O king of the Kurus, best among men, indeed your departure is significant."
