The sword has eight names which are not generally known. Hear as I name them to you. If one mentions these names, O son of Pandu, one may always acquire victory.
असेरष्टौ हि नामानि रहस्यानि निबोध मे। पाण्डवेय सदा यानि कीर्तयन् लभते जयम्॥