'Vaisampayana continued, “Thus heartened by Savyasachin, the son of Virata plunged into the fierce array of chariots guarded by Bhishma."' ।। 4-56-16 ।।
'That mighty-armed one coming forth, seeking to conquer enemies in battle - the one of cruel deeds confronted Dhananjaya without agitation.' ।। 4-56-17 ।।
'Those skilled ones of noble spirit, adorned with bright garlands and ornaments, came to him who bears the mighty bow, wrapping the bowstring around their arms.' ।। 4-56-18 ।।
'At this, four mighty warriors—Dushasana, Vikarna, Dushaha, and Vivingsati—skilled in arms and endowed with great strength, adorned with handsome garlands and ornaments, charged toward the formidable bowman.' ।। 4-56-19 ।।
'Advancing upon Vibhatsu—the fierce archer—all these warriors surrounded him. Then the heroic Dushasana struck the son of Virata with a crescent-shaped arrow, and followed by piercing Arjuna in the chest with another.' ।। 4-56-20 ।।