After having consulted with Krishna and having his propitiatory ceremonies with benedictions been performed by him (Krishna), the powerful Bhimasena also advanced towards Jarasandha with the desire of fight.
ततः सम्मन्त्र्य कृष्णेन कृतस्वस्त्ययनो बली। भीमसेनो जरासंधमाससाद युयुत्सया॥