Atra Shura Maheshwasaha Bhimarjuna Samayudhi
Yuyudhano Viratascha Drupadascha Maharathaha.
Dhristhaketuschekitanaha Kashirajascha Veeryavan
Purujit Kuntibhojascha Shaibyascha Narapungavaha.
Yudhamanyuscha Vikranthaha Uttamaujascha Veeryavan
Saubhadrau Draupadeyascha Sarva Eva Maharathaha.
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In the three verses, the rattled Duryodhana narrates the name of all the warriors in the enemy camp. They are all the valiant bowmen of repute, equalling Bhima and Arjuna in battle, Yuyudhana, Virata and Drupada are the great chariot warriors.
Dhristaketu, Chekitana, the brave king of Kashi, Purujit, Kuntibhoja and Saibya - the best among men.
The powerful Yudhamanyu, the brave Uttamauja, the son of Subhadra, the sons of Draupadi - all of them are great warriors on the chariot. Maharathas are warriors who have the quality of protecting themselves, the charioteer and the horses from the enemies and fighting simultaneously against 16,000 warriors.
Duryodhana has been vanquished many a time by Bhima and Arjuna and now he sees all the warriors in the enemy camp equal to them in valour.
When the mind is diffident, it goes into a state of despondency. In such a state, it can see all the strong points of the enemy. As is the case of Duryodhana here, he is being dragged further and further down as he counts the strengths of his opponents, weakening himself further.
- Swahilya Shambhavi.
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