Prompted by their affection for their sons, the Pandavas quickly encountered them (assailants), being followed by the Panchalas, Kaikayas, Matsyas and Srinjayas, with their arms uplifted.
तान् पाण्डवाः प्रत्यगृहंस्त्वरिताः पुत्रगृद्धिनः। पञ्चाला: केकया मत्स्याः सृञ्जयाचोद्यतायुधाः॥