That most invincible and foremost of cars was constructed by us with the best parts of all the celestials in such a way that it was capable of routing our enemies; and that Deity, having Pinaka in his hand, was made the warrior to fight upon it. This One, having terrified the Danavas, is now ready for battle.
स देव युक्तो रथसत्तमो नो दुराधरो द्रावणः शात्रवाणाम्। पिनाकपाणिर्विहितोऽत्र योद्धा विभीषयन् दानवानुद्यतोऽसौ॥