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Thirty-first Parva
103
Kings had deployed valiant warriors to protect the feet of the elephants. These young warriors, along with the Kshatriyas, were appointed as protectors. ||7||
The valiant royal youths were appointed as leaders of the infantry. The cavalry, adorned with armor and resembling surging rivers, were also appointed as leaders. ||75||
The kings, having arranged their forces, observed them. The formations of the army, consisting of Dandavyuha, Mandavyuha, Bhogavyuha, and Asanhritavyuha, were well-organized. ||76||
What is the task of this Chakravarti that we, mere mortals, can even remember, let alone accomplish? This devotion of ours, following our master, is what we can do at this time. We should accomplish the task of our master, spread our wealth of glory, drive away the enemy forces, uphold our manhood, see various lands, and obtain numerous blessings of victory. Thus, the warriors were conversing with each other, using praiseworthy examples. ||77-79||
This is a difficult mountain to cross, and there are large rivers to ford in between. Considering these obstacles, many thought it best not to proceed. ||80||
Thus, with various emotions and mutual conversations, they quickly arose and, along with their respective masters, reached the Chakravarti's camp. ||81||
1. A group of horses. 2. Wearing armor. 3. Resembling. 4. Dandavyuha, Mandavyuha, Bhogavyuha, and Asanhritavyuha are the names of four types of formations. Here, the word "Dandavyuha" refers to a linear formation, "Bhogavyuha" refers to a formation that spreads out, "Mandavyuha" refers to a circular formation, and "Asanhritavyuha" refers to a formation that is not organized. 5. Time. 6. Remembered. 7. Following. 8. To be obtained. 9. Said. 10. In the middle. 11. Being without a vehicle or not going. 12. Along with their own masters.