"The vow which the high-souled son of Pandu has made, is a very difficult one. King Jayadratha is endued with great energy. may Arjuna successfully observe his vow!
कष्टं हीदं व्यवसितं पाण्डवेन महात्मना। पुत्रशोकाभितप्तेन प्रतिज्ञा महती कृता॥