The Pandavas supported by the Somakas furiously assaulted Drona, creating a loud din. Thereupon a fearful battle commenced between them and Drona's troops.
जवेनाभ्यद्रवद् द्रोणं महता नि:स्वनेन च। पाण्डवाः सोमकैः सार्धं ततो युद्धमवर्तत॥