'No human being could ever wield such a weapon, for it exists not among men. How wondrous indeed is this assembly of mighty weapons, known from the days of old!' ।। 4-59-36 ।।
'No interval could be perceived between his taking up the arrows, nocking them, and releasing them from the Gandiva. The soldiers were incapable of gazing upon the son of Pāṇḍu, blazing like the midday sun in the sky.' ।। 4-59-37 ।।
'Likewise, none dared to look upon Bhīṣma, the son of Ganga. Both were renowned for their mighty deeds, both possessed formidable prowess, both were equal in feats of heroism, and both were difficult to vanquish in battle.' ।। 4-59-38 ।।
'Thus, as addressed by the Gandharva regarding the combat between Pārtha and Bhīṣma, the lord of the celestials, O Bharata, honored both warriors with a shower of divine flowers.' ।। 4-59-39 ।।
'Meanwhile, Bhīṣma, the son of Śāntanu, assailed Arjuna on the left flank, even as the wielder of the bow, able to shoot with either hand, prepared to pierce him.' ।। 4-59-40 ।।