'I desire to face that highly blessed warrior in battle. Therefore, carry me swiftly before the preceptor, O Uttara, and bring me to him.' ।। 4-53-7 ।।
'Vaisampayana continued, “Thus addressed by Arjuna, Virata’s son urged his golden-adorned steeds toward the chariot of Bharadwaja’s son."' ।। 4-53-8 ।।
'Meanwhile, Drona, like a raging elephant charging at an equally fierce rival, rushed fiercely toward Partha, the son of Pandu—the foremost of chariot warriors.' ।। 4-53-9 ।।
'The son of Bharadwaja then blew his conch, its blast sounding like a hundred trumpets. At that resounding call, the entire army stirred like the sea in a raging storm.' ।। 4-53-10 ।।