Karna the son of Vikartana is fighting with the Rakshasa. O bestower of honor, putting forth your best energies in battle and supported by the troops do you protect Karna in battle.
कर्णो वैकर्तनो युद्धे राक्षसेन युयुत्सति। रक्ष कर्णं रणे यत्तो वृतः सैन्येन मानद॥