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कारणं प्राप्य तु नराः सर्व एव महाभुजाः । शूरा वा कातरा वापि भवन्ति नरपुंगव॥५-१६७-११॥
When a determining cause is met, all men—even strong-armed heroes—may become either steadfast or hesitant, O best of men.
english translation
एकायनगतावेतौ पार्थेन दृढभक्तिकौ । त्यक्त्वा प्राणान्परं शक्त्या घटितारौ नराधिप॥५-१६७-१२॥
These two, steadfast in devotion to Pārtha and set upon a single course, are prepared—exerting their utmost strength—even to relinquish their lives, O king.
english translation
पृथगक्षौहिणीभ्यां तावुभौ संयति दारुणौ । संबन्धिभावं रक्षन्तौ महत्कर्म करिष्यतः॥५-१६७-१३॥
Supported by separate akṣauhiṇī formations, those two—formidable in battle—will undertake a great enterprise while preserving the obligations of kinship.
english translation
लोकवीरौ महेष्वासौ त्यक्तात्मानौ च भारत । प्रत्ययं परिरक्षन्तौ महत्कर्म करिष्यतः॥५-१६७-१४॥
Those two—renowned heroes and great archers—self-surrendered, O Bhārata, will undertake a great enterprise while safeguarding their pledged trust.
english translation