They are arranged in serried file and are resolved to stand firmly by one another. These Akshauhini of troops belonging to the sons of Dhritarashtra, all inspired with rage. as are
संहताश्च भृशं ह्येते अन्योन्यस्य हितैषिणः। अक्षौहिण्यश्च संरब्धा धार्तराष्ट्रस्य भारत॥