A fierce battle between Drona and the Somakas commenced, capable making the hair to stand erect. Then putting forth all their energies slaughtering the of Bharadvaja.
द्रोणस्य सोमकैः सार्धं संग्रामो लोमहर्षणः॥ ते तु सर्वे प्रयत्नेन भारद्वाजं जिघांसवः।