Drona was a warrior of superior skill; he was endued with strength, accomplished in the use of weapons and indomitable in battle. How was it then possible for the Panchalas to pierce that hero in battle?
द्रोणो हि बलवाश्रेष्ठः कृतास्त्रो युद्धदुर्मदः। पञ्चालास्ते महेष्वासं प्रत्यविध्यन् कथं रणे॥