Vaishampayana said Dispatched by her elder brother, the illustrious daughter of the king of Matsya's, wearing a golden necklace, ever obedient, having a waist slender like that of a wasp, beautiful like Lakshmi, adorned with the plumes of a peacock, of a slender make, beautiful limbs, wearing a zone of pearls, graceful, having slightly curved eye-lashes, speedily went to the dancing-hall like a flash of lightning towards of clouds.

That blameless, youthful (daughter of Virata) having beautiful teeth, and thighs close like the trunk of an elephant and wearing an excellent garland, she sought for Partha like a she-elephant seeking an elephant.

That beautiful and illustrious daughter having large eyes, like a precious jem, or the prosperity of Indra, delightedly said to Arjuna.

Partha asked the Princess of close thighs and golden hue saying: "Why have you come here, O you wearing a golden garland? Why are you in a hurry, O you having the eyes of a deer? O fair lady, why your face is so cheerless? Tell me all this quickly.

Beholding his friend the princess of expansive eyes in that condition, her friend (Arjuna) o king, smilingly asked her of the cause of coming.

Then approaching that best of men, that princess, bending low with humility addressed to him (the following) words in the midst of her companions.

O Brihannala, the kine of this kingdom are being carried away by the Kurus; my brother is about to start for their discomfiture, with bow in hand.

Very recently the charioteer of his car was slain in battle; there is none equal to him who can act as his (my brother's) charioteer.

O Brihannala, while he was trying to find out a charioteer, Sairandhri spoke to him about your skill in the management of horses.

Formerly you were the favourite charioteer of Arjuna and with you as his help that foremost of Pandavas conquered the earth; O good Brihannala, act (therefore) as the charioteer of my brother.

Our kine (by this time) have been taken away to a greater distance by the Kurus. If you do not comply with my words as requested.

I, who have asked you for this, shall give up my life. Being thus accosted by his friend of fair hips, that slayer of foes,

Of incomparable energy went to the prince. The large eyed (princess) followed him who was proceeding quickly like an elephant in rut as a she-elephant runs after its young one. Seeing him from a distance the prince said.

Having got you as his charioteer, Kunti's son Partha, the conqueror of the god of riches, offered oblation to Khandava fire and completely subjugated the world.

Sairandhri spoke of you to me; she knows the Pandavas; O Brihannala, govern in the same way, my horses,

Who am desirous of fighting with the Kurus and rescuing the precious kine. You were formerly the favourite charioteer of Arjuna.

By your help, that foremost of the Pandavas conquered the world. Brihannala replied to the prince who had said this.

(Saying): “What power have I that I can act as your charioteer in the field of battle. If it were singing, dancing, musical instruments or any other similar thing I could have entertained you. But how can I work as a charioteer?”

Uttara said O Brihannala, a singer or a dancer, whatever you may be, quickly ascend my chariot and restrain the best of horses.

Vaishampayana said Although knowing everything, that slayer of foes, the son of Pandu, as if to make a fun, committed many mistakes before Uttara.

And while by raising it upwards he tried to put the coat of mail on his body, the large-eyed maidens, seeing it, began to laugh.

Beholding him bewildered Uttara himself dressed Brihannala with a highly precious coat of mail.

Himself putting on an armour effulgent like the sun and hoisting the lion flag he appointed him (Brihannala, as his charioteer).

With Brihannala as his charioteer and taking many costly bows and beautiful arrows the hero issued out.

His friend Uttara and other maidens then said:-"O Brihannala, bring for our dolls fine, beautiful and soft cloths of various kinds (when you will come back) after defeating the Kurus in battle headed by Bhishma and Drona.”

The maidens thus speaking, Partha, the son of Pandu, smilingly replied in words deep as the muttering of clouds.

Brihannala said If Uttara can defeat those mighty carwarriors I shall bring many beautiful clothes for you.

Vaishampayana said Having said this the heroic Arjuna drove the horses towards the Kuru army over which were flowing many flags.

Beholding the mighty-armed Uttara seated on the excellent car along with Brihannala, the females, the maidens and the Brahmanas of hard vows, went round the car.

"(They said) 0 Brihannala, may that victory, which Arjuna, walking like a bull obtained in the days of yore at the time of the burning of the forest of Khandava, come to you today when you shall with Uttara meet the Kurus.