The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 9.5.27

9.5.27

abhiṣicyasva rājendra devānāmiva pāvakiḥ |
jahi śatrūnraṇe vīra mahendro dānavāniva || 27 ||

"'Duryodhana said, "I solicit thee with offer of the leadership of my army, O maternal uncle. O foremost of warriors, protect us incomparably, even as Skanda protected the gods in battle. O foremost of kings, thyself cause thy own self to be installed in the command as Pavaka's son Kartikeya in the command of (the forces of) the celestials. O hero, slay our foes in battle like Indra slaying the Danavas."'"