This Krishna is that foremost of all persons. He gifted with the complexion of the clouds is that four-handed Vasudeva. Through affection He has taken up the cause of the Pandavas, and you also, you sons of Pandu, have attached yourselves to Him.
सोऽयं पुरुषशार्दूलो मेघवर्णश्रुतुर्भुजः। संश्रितः पाण्डवान् प्रेम्णा भवन्तश्चैनमाश्रिताः॥