While fighting with the great warriors (Shveta), that chastiser of foes, Bhishma was the only one who was cheerful. Ever devoted to the welfare of Duryodhana, he began to consume the warriors (Shveta).
तमेवमुपलक्ष्यैको हृष्टः पुष्टः परंतप॥ दुर्योधनप्रिये युक्तः पाण्डवान् परिशोचयन्।