That invincible warrior Bhishma, was protected by your sons, all endued with great might. Next behind him came the mighty bowman Drona along with his highly puissant son Ashvathama.
पुत्रैस्तव दुराधर्षो रक्षितः सुमहाबलैः। ततो द्रोणो महेष्वासः पुत्रश्चास्य महाबलः॥