Thus, O monarch, as regards the bow I am superior to the son of Pritha. But in what respect the son of Pandu (Arjuna), that heroic one, is superior to me, do you now listen to.
तत्राहमधिकः पार्थाद् धनुषा तेन पार्थिवा येन चाप्यधिको वीरः पाण्डवस्तन्निबोध मे॥