'Vaisampayana said: “Beholding that bull among men—though clad in the guise of one of the third sex—standing upon the chariot and driving it toward the Śamī tree, having taken the fleeing Uttara up onto the car…”' ।। 4-37-1 ।।
'All the great car-warriors of the Kurus, with Bhishma and Drona at their head, grew deeply anxious in their hearts, suspecting that the approaching charioteer was none other than Dhananjaya.' ।। 4-37-2 ।।
'Seeing their spirits so shaken, and observing many strange and fearful omens, the foremost among wielders of arms—Drona, the son of Bharadwaja—spoke these words:' ।। 4-37-3 ।।