[व] गते दवारवतीं कृष्णे बलदेवे च माधवे सह वृष्ण्यन्धकैः सर्वैर भॊजैश च शतशस तथा ।। ५-७-१ ।।
‘Krishna and Balarama, descendants of Madhu, proceeded to Dwaraka accompanied by all the Vrishnis, as well as the Andhakas and hundreds of Bhojas.’ ।। 5-7-1 ।।
‘At the same time, the royal son of Dhritarashtra, by sending secret emissaries, kept himself fully informed of all the activities of the Pandavas.’ ।। 5-7-2 ।।
‘Upon learning that Krishna was on his way, the prince set out for the city of Dwaraka, mounted on fine horses as swift as the wind, taking with him a small contingent of troops.’ ।। 5-7-3 ।।