Virata and Draupada, the two sons of Madri begotten by Pandu, all rushed against Bhishma, their attack being covered by the firm bowman Arjuna.
विराटो द्रुपदश्चैव माद्रीपुत्रौ च पाण्डवौ॥ दुद्रुवुर्भीष्ममेवाजौ रक्षिता दृढधन्वना।