What to speak of the sons of Pandu though they may be warlike and supported by their friends, allies and kinsmen. Therefore, O son of Ganga, O lord, it behold you to be merciful on me.
तस्मादर्हसि गाङ्गेय कृपां कर्तुं मयि प्रभो। जहि पाण्डुसुतान् वीरान् महेन्द्र इव दानवान्॥