‘If a gentle course is adopted towards him, that fool will only believe he has already won. Therefore, let us act without delay—let us make our preparations at once and send word to our allies to gather an army on our behalf.’ ।। 5-4-6 ।।
‘This, indeed, shall we do; therefore, let every effort be made at once. Send swift messengers to our allies so that they may rouse their forces on our behalf.’ ।। 5-4-7 ।।
स तु दुर्यॊधनॊ नूनं परेषयिष्यति सर्वशः पूर्वाभिपन्नाः सन्तश च भजन्ते पूर्वचॊदकम ।। ५-४-९ ।।
‘Duryodhana, on his part, will also summon all the kings to his side. But it is the way of right-minded men to respond first to those who approach them first.’ ।। 5-4-9 ।।