The Srinjayas were slaughtered by the son of Suta in the field of battle and they rushed towards the force of Karna, even as the insects rash towards the fire.
ते वध्यमाना समरे सूतपुत्रेण सृञ्जयाः। तमेवाभिमुखं यान्ति पतङ्गा इव पावकम्॥