At first beholding him the Kurus were struck with panic! But in the next moment they were filled with delight; and then, O foremost of the Bharatas, they rushed upon Pritha's son from all sides.
तं दृष्ट्वा कुरवस्त्रस्ताः प्रहृष्टाश्चाभवन् पुनः। अभ्यवर्तन्त पार्थे च समन्ताद् भरतर्षभ॥