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वैशंपायन उवाच । ततः प्रभाते विमले धार्तराष्ट्रेण चोदिताः । दुर्योधनेन राजानः प्रययुः पाण्डवान्प्रति॥५-१९६-१॥
Vaiśaṃpāyana said: Then, at the clear dawn, urged on by Dhṛtarāṣṭra and by Duryodhana, the kings set out toward the Pāṇḍavas.
english translation
आप्लाव्य शुचयः सर्वे स्रग्विणः शुक्लवाससः । गृहीतशस्त्रा ध्वजिनः स्वस्ति वाच्य हुताग्नयः॥५-१९६-२॥
Having bathed, all were purified—garlanded, clad in white garments; bearing weapons and standards, having uttered auspicious benedictions and performed fire-offerings.
english translation
सर्वे वेदविदः शूराः सर्वे सुचरितव्रताः । सर्वे कर्मकृतश्चैव सर्वे चाहवलक्षणाः॥५-१९६-३॥
All were knowers of the Veda and courageous; all observed well-conducted vows; all had performed the requisite rites; and all bore the recognized marks of combat-trained warriors.
english translation
आहवेषु परांल्लोकाञ्जिगीषन्तो महाबलाः । एकाग्रमनसः सर्वे श्रद्दधानाः परस्य च॥५-१९६-४॥
Mighty in strength, seeking to win higher worlds through combat, all were single-minded, placing their confidence in the transcendent goal as well.
english translation
विन्दानुविन्दावावन्त्यौ केकया बाह्लिकैः सह । प्रययुः सर्व एवैते भारद्वाजपुरोगमाः॥५-१९६-५॥
Vindā and Anuvindā of Avanti, together with the Kekayas and the Bāhlikas—all of them set out, with Bhāradvāja’s line (Droṇa) at their head.
english translation