Vaisampayana continued, “At these words of the high-souled Yuyudhana, a leonine roar was set up by all the warriors assembled there. And all the heroes, highly applauding those words of Satyaki, praised him, saying, ‘Excellent! Excellent!’ And anxious to fight, they all began to express their joy.”Mbh 5.81.3 · Mahabharata · UDYOGA PARVA
Mbh 5.81.3
Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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