The mighty armed (hero) then subjugated the king of Shurashtra. He sent an ambassador to king Rukmin of Bhishmaka in the territories of Bhojakata, who, rich in wealth and intelligence, was the friend of Indra.
वशे चक्रे महाबाहुः सुराष्ट्राधिपतिं तदा। सुराष्ट्रविषयस्थश्च प्रेषयामास रुक्मिणे॥ राजे भोजकटस्थाय महामात्राय धीमते। भीष्मकाय स धर्मात्मा साक्षादिन्द्रसखाय वै॥