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## Chapter Fifty-Fifth
Paundra, Padmaratha, Kapila, Magadatta, Kshemadhurta - all these were equal in strength and skill in battle. || 42 ||
Mahaneme, Dhara, Akrura, Nishadha, Ulmuka, Durmukha, Kritavarma, Varata, Charukrishna, Shakuni, Yavana, Manu, Dussasana, Shikhandi, Vahlika, Somadatta, Devasharma, Vaka, Venudari, and Vikranta - these kings were all Ardh-ratha (half-charioteers). They were all fierce warriors, skilled in battle, and never turned their backs on the fight. || 83-85 ||
Apart from these, all the kings who possessed wealth in the form of lineage, honor, and fame were known as Rathi (charioteers). They were present in both armies, as per their respective positions. || 86 ||
When the two armies, vast as the ocean, came face to face, Kunti was filled with anxiety. She quickly went to Karna, having been granted permission by her sons, Yudhishthira and the others. Her body was overwhelmed by the immense love she had for Karna, who was still a child in her eyes. She embraced him, weeping, and recounted the entire story of their relationship, from beginning to end. She also revealed that she had abandoned him at birth, wrapped in a blanket, out of fear of societal shame. || 87-89 ||
Karna knew the story of the blanket and was aware of his birth in the Kuru lineage. Now, hearing Kunti's words, he was certain that he was the son of Kunti and Pandu. || 90 ||
Having made his decision, Karna, along with all his wives, paid homage to Kunti. Then, with great respect, Kunti addressed her firstborn, Karna, saying, "My son, rise and come with me. All your brothers, along with Krishna and other loved ones, are anxiously waiting for you." || 91-92 ||
"My son, you are now the ruler of the Kuru dynasty on this earth. You are as dear to Krishna and Balarama as their own lives." || 93 ||
"You are the king, your younger brother Yudhishthira will hold the umbrella over you, Bhima will carry the fly whisk, Dhananjaya will be your minister, Sahadeva and Nakula will be your gatekeepers, and I, your mother, will always strive to serve your best interests." || 94-95 ||
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