'By unwittingly coming to the place where Partha lay concealed—like fire hidden deep within a well—we have indeed exposed ourselves to grave danger.' ।। 4-44-18 ।।
'Though he is irresistible in battle, we must confront him. Therefore, let our troops, clad in mail, stand here arrayed in ranks, ready to strike.' ।। 4-44-19 ।।
दरॊणॊ दुर्यॊधनॊ भीष्मॊ भवान दरौणिस तथा वयम सर्वे युध्यामहे पार्थं कर्ण मा साहसं कृथाः ।। ४-४४-२० ।।
' Let Drona, Duryodhana, Bhishma, thyself, Drona’s son, and we ourselves all engage the son of Pritha. O Kama, do not act rashly by fighting alone.' ।। 4-44-20 ।।