The son of Bharadvaja, the greatly, wise Drona, your beloved friend, embracing you mentally, has enquired after your welfare.
भारद्वाजो महाप्राज्ञो द्रोणः प्रियसखस्तव। समाश्लेषमुपेत्य त्वां कुशलं परिपृच्छति॥