Odescendant of Bharata, Bhimasena, then supported by the Chedis, rushed towards that large and mighty Kalinga army consisting of many cars, horses, and elephants. It was armed with great weapons. It was advancing towards him with Ketumat, the son of the Nishada king, at its head.
तामापतन्ती महती कलिङ्गानां महाचमूम्। स्थाश्वनागकलिलां प्रगृहीतमहायुधाम्॥ भीमसेनः कलिङ्गानामाझेद् भारत वाहिनीम्। केतुमन्तं च नैषादिमायान्तं सह चेदिभिः॥