My two great generalissimos, Bhishma and Drona, those car-warriors of the first class, have been already slain in battle. You are more powerful than either of them. Now should you be installed as the commander of my army.
भीष्मद्रोणावतिरथौ हतौ सेनापति मम। सेनापतिर्भवानस्तु ताभ्यां द्रविणवत्तरः॥