एवं संपादयन्तस ते तथान्यॊन्यं महारथाः परेक्षमाणास तदा कृष्णाम ऊषुश छन्ना नराधिप ।। ४-१२-११ ।।
'And those lords of men, the sons of Pandu, remained hidden, ever watchful of their wife Draupadi, and cautious of danger from the son of Dhritarashtra.' ।। 4-12-11 ।।
'And when three months had passed, the grand festival in honour of the divine Brahma was celebrated with great pomp in the land of the Matsyas during the fourth month.' ।। 4-12-12 ।।
'Elated by their own prowess and proud of their strength, they were honoured with great respect by the king, as celestials are honoured in the realms of Brahma or Shiva during a festival.' ।। 4-12-14 ।।
'Many among them had repeatedly triumphed in the arena in the presence of kings. Yet among them was one towering figure who challenged every wrestler to combat. Proudly striding across the arena, he stood unopposed—for none dared to face him.' ।। 4-12-15 ।।