'Vaisampayana said: "Meanwhile, Bhimasena, endowed with great energy, obtained Yudhishthira's assent and marched towards the eastern direction."' ।। 2-26-1 ।।
'And the tiger among the Bharatas, endowed with great valor and ever augmenting the sorrows of his foes, was accompanied by a formidable host complete with elephants, horses, and chariots. This well-armed force was capable of crushing all hostile kingdoms.' ।। 2-26-2 ।।
'That tiger among men, the son of Pandu, first entered the great land of the Panchalas and began conciliating the people through various means.' ।। 2-26-3 ।।