'Possessing such a charming and invincible city, Jarasandha is always intent on achieving his goals unlike other kings. However, today we shall humble his pride by defeating him.' ।। 2-19-11 ।।
'Vaisampayana said, "Thus, those brothers of abundant energy, namely Krishna of the Vrishni race and the two Pandavas, entered the city of Magadha."' ।। 2-19-12 ।।
तुष्टपुष्टजनॊपेतं चातुर्वर्ण्यजनाकुलम सफीतॊत्सवम अनाधृष्यम आसेदुश च गिरिव्रजम ।। २-१९-१३ ।।
'They then approached the impregnable city of Girivraja, bustling with cheerful and well-fed residents from all four social orders, where festivities were perpetual.' ।। 2-19-13 ।।
ते ऽथ दवारम अनासाद्य पुरस्य गिरिम उच्छ्रितम बार्हद्रथैः पूज्यमानं तथा नगरवासिभिः ।। २-१९-१४ ।।
'Then, without reaching the city gate, they [approached] the lofty mountain, Which was worshipped by the Barhadrathas and the city dwellers alike.' ।। 2-19-14 ।।
'There, Vrihadratha had defeated a cannibal named Rishava, and after slaying the monster, he fashioned three drums from his hide, which he then installed in his city.' ।। 2-19-15 ।।