The Pandavas and the Panchalas were seized with a great panic; then routing completely those assembled host of heroes consisting of Chedis, Panchalas and the Srinjayas, Drona appeared highly beautiful, O sire. With his hoary locks flowing down to the ear, blue in complexion, full eighty-five years of age.
तान् समेतान् रणे शूरांश्चेदिपञ्चालसृञ्जयान्। समन्ताद् द्रावयन् द्रोणो वह्वशोभत मारिष॥ आकर्णपलितः श्यामो वयसाशीतिपञ्चकः। रणे पर्यचरद् द्रोणो वृद्धः षोडशवर्षवत्॥