Then that ruler of the earth, Hiranyavarman held a consultation with his ministers, O great king (as to the course to be taken) against the king of the Panchalas.
ततः सम्मन्त्रयामास मन्त्रिभिः स महीपतिः। हिरण्यवर्मा राजेन्द्र पाञ्चाल्यं पार्थिवं प्रति॥