'With broad shoulders and long arms, both well-skilled in wrestling, they struck each other with their long arms, which were like iron maces.' ।। 2-21-16 ।।
'The heroic encounter began on the first lunar day of the month of Kartic (October), and the illustrious heroes fought incessantly day and night, without rest or food, until the thirteenth lunar day.' ।। 2-21-17 ।।
कलान्तः शत्रुर न कौन्तेय लभ्यः पीडयितुं रणे पीड्यमानॊ हि कार्त्स्न्येन जह्याज जीवितम आत्मनः ।। २-२१-२० ।।
'O son of Kunti, a weary foe cannot be pushed further; pressing him at such a time might even lead to his death. Therefore, O son of Kunti, do not oppress this king.' ।। 2-21-20 ।।