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सरतां सर्वतो वृत्तिर् मण्डलः ॥

Stationing the army so as to face all the directions, is called a circle-like array (mandala).

english translation

स्थितानां पृथग् अनीक वृत्तिर् असंहतः ॥

[ The enemy's] forces were distinct and unattached, [yet] their array was compact.

english translation

पक्ष कक्ष उरस्यैः समं वर्तमानो दण्डः ॥

That which is of equal strength on its wings, flanks and front, is a staff-like array.

english translation

स कक्ष अतिक्रान्तः प्रदरः ॥

He passed beyond the hidden crevice.

english translation

स एव पक्ष कक्षाभ्यां प्रतिक्रान्तो दृढकः ॥

The same is called dridhaka (firm) when its wings and flanks are stretched back.

english translation