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Pancharatra-Ext: Balarama arrives at the battle scene, desiring to watch the mace battle between his two disciples, after completing 42 days of pilgrimage .
Sanjaya said:
In that fierce battle that had commenced, O great king, all the noble Pāṇḍavas were seated.
Then Tāladhvaja Rama, present at their battle, heard about it and Halayudha arrived, O King.
Upon seeing him, the kings, filled with great joy, honored him and said, "Behold the skill in battle of the disciples, O Rama."
Then Rama, upon seeing Krishna and the Pandava, as well as Duryodhana, the Kaurava, standing with a mace in hand, spoke.
Today marks forty-two days since my departure. I left under the Pushya constellation and have now returned under the Shravana constellation. O Madhava, I wish to witness the mace fight between the disciples.
Then King Yudhishthira embraced Halayudha and inquired about his well-being and how he was doing.
Krishna and Balarama, known as the great archers, respectfully greeted Halayudha (Balarama) and embraced him warmly, filled with affection and joy, as the renowned ones.
The sons of Madri and the five sons of Draupadi respectfully stood before the mighty son of Rohini, O king.
Then Bhimasena, your strong son, O ruler of men, along with the one with raised maces, honored the strength.
The kings, having welcomed and honored you repeatedly, said to Rama, "Behold the battle, O mighty-armed." Thus, they addressed the great soul, the son of Rohini.
Rama embraced the Pandavas and the Sṛñjayas and inquired about their welfare. In return, they also asked about his well-being.
The great-minded plough-bearer, after worshipping all the warriors, made an auspicious agreement and understanding according to their age.
He warmly embraced Janardana and Satyaki, affectionately smelling their heads, and asked about their well-being.
Indra and Upendra, filled with joy, worshiped their teacher according to the prescribed rules, just as one would worship Brahma, the lord of the gods.
Then Yudhishthira, the son of Dharma, addressed Balarama, the son of Rohini and conqueror of enemies, saying, "Behold this great war between the brothers, O Rama," thus spoke, O Bharata.
Among them, the mighty-armed and glorious elder brother of Keśava, extremely pleased, took his seat, being honored by the great charioteers.
He stood out among the kings, dressed in blue, shining brightly like the moon amidst the stars in the sky.
Then, O king, there was a tumultuous and hair-raising collision between your sons, which was deadly and marked the enmity between them.
