An Index to the Names in the Mahabharata, with Short Explanations and a Concordance to the Bombay and Calcutta Editions and P. C. Roy's Translation c5.s2.127.2

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the 11th under Bhīṣma (description) stood in advance of the whole army. The Sṛñjayas, headed by Dhṛṣṭadyumna, looked [beholding Bhīṣma] like small animals beholding a lion (VI, 16). On that day Soma approached the region of the Pitṛs. Omens. Every morning Bhīṣma and Droṇa prayed for victory for the Pāṇḍavas, though they must fight for Dhṛtarāṣṭra according to their pledge: Bhīṣma briefly addressed the Kuru army, mentioning Nabhaga, etc. (β), as examples. Karṇa, with his friends and relatives, laid aside his weapons owing to Bhīṣma. Description of the proceedings of the army, especially of Bhīṣma, etc. (γ) (VI, 17). Duḥçāsana, etc. (δ), protected Bhīṣma from behind, etc. (VI, 18). Yudhiṣṭhira told Arjuna, according to the words of the M.-r. Bṛhaspati, to array the troops in needle-mouthed (çucīmukha) array. Arjuna said that he would make a Vajra array, which was designed by Indra; they would all seek shelter with Bhīma. The leaders were Bhīmasena, etc. (ε). Omens (VI, 19). When the sun rose the Kauravas stood facing the west, the Pāṇḍavas facing the east. Disposition of the two armies: Duryodhana, etc. (ζ) (VI, 20). Yudhiṣṭhira sorrowfully addressed Arjuna, who consoled him with his truth, righteousness, etc., which Nārada, Bhīṣma, and Droṇa knew, and which were a powerful aid towards victory according to Brāhman’s words to Indra, etc., on the occasion of the battle between the gods and the Asuras; “victory clings to Kṛṣṇa”;