The noble-minded and virtuous sons of Pandu, though ready and in a position to fight, are yet in peace. Tell them, O wise one all these things as they are.
स्थिताः शमे महात्मानः पाण्डवा धर्मचारिणः। योधाः समर्थास्तद् विद्वन्नाचक्षीथा यथातथम्॥