That Bhishma is well capable to fight along with us and to conquer to enemies; therefore, O bull among the race of Bharata, let your fears be dispelled.
स भीष्मः सुसमर्थोऽयमस्माभिः सहितो रणे। परान् विजेतुं तस्मात् ते व्येतु भीर्भरतर्षभ॥