'Vaisampayana said, 'The ranks of those fierce Kuru bowmen appeared like vast clouds in the rainy season, slowly drifting before a gentle breeze.'' ।। 4-51-1 ।।
'Close to the ranks of foot soldiers stood the enemy’s horses, ridden by fierce warriors. Nearby were elephants of dreadful appearance, adorned in splendid armor, guided by skilled fighters who urged them onward with iron goads and hooks.' ।। 4-51-2 ।।
'The sky, crowded with gods, Yakshas, Gandharvas, and Nagas, shone as brilliantly as a cloudless night studded with planetary constellations.' ।। 4-51-4 ।।
अस्त्राणां च बलं तेषां मानुषेषु परयुज्यताम तच च घॊरं महद युद्धं भीष्मार्जुनसमागमे ।। ४-५१-५ ।।
'Each celestial came in their own chariot, eager to witness the power of their divine weapons in mortal combat, and to behold the fierce and mighty battle that would unfold between Bhishma and Arjuna.' ।। 4-51-5 ।।