'And as those two heroes, mighty in energy, fought on, the Kurus watched them in wonder, like two mighty elephants confronting each other.' ।। 4-54-11 ।।
'Meanwhile, Aswatthāman’s arrows, spent through his unceasing discharge, were quickly exhausted; it was thus that Arjuna gained the advantage over his adversary.' ।। 4-54-14 ।।
'Then Karna, drawing his mighty bow with great force, twanged the string, and at once a loud outcry of ‘Oh!’ and ‘Alas!’ rose from the spectators.' ।। 4-54-15 ।।