'Approaching King Virata, who was seated in the assembly and was the protector and prosperer of the realm, he then bowed and spoke to him.' ।। 4-30-6 ।।
अस्मान युधि विनिर्जित्य परिभूय स बान्धवान गवां शतसहस्राणि तरिगर्ताः कालयन्ति ते तान परीप्स मनुष्येन्द्र मा नेशुः पशवस तव ।। ४-३०-७ ।।
'Having defeated us in battle and insulted our kin, the Trigartas are now driving away a hundred thousand of your cattle. O king of men, desiring to protect them, we were unable to stop them—your cattle have been taken.' ।। 4-30-7 ।।
'Hearing these words, the king ordered the Matsya army to be arrayed for battle—an army abounding in chariots, elephants, horses, infantry, and fluttering standards.' ।। 4-30-8 ।।