In the beginning of that dread time of night, the Pandavas along with the Vrishnis and the invincible Srinjayas, sat together for consultation.
तस्मिन् रात्रिमुखे घोरे पाण्डवा वृष्णिभिः सह। सुंजयाच दुराधर्षा मन्त्राय समुपाविशन्॥