Like that (which took place) in days of yore between Bali and the celestials (both) desirous of the conquest of the three worlds. Then covering the Pandava army with arrowy showers.
बलेरिव सुरैः पूर्वं त्रैलोक्यजयकाङ्क्षया। ततः सायकजालेन पाण्डवानीकमावृणोत्॥