Sanjaya said Keshava, that slayer of heroes of the enemies, hearing the words of Karna said these words laughingly.

"Desire you not then to gain this kingdom by the means I have indicated, O Karna? Desire you not to rule this earth given by me to you.

The sure success of the Pandavas will follow in this case, there is no doubt of it; the fierce triumphal banner, of the son of Pandu who has the figure of the monkey on his banner, is already hoisted.

It rises up into the air, endued with celestial illusion by Bhaumana for in the banner are seen many fierce celestial creatures indicating victory.

It is not impeded by hills or trees and it occupies the space of a Yojana upwards as also all around; this prosperous banner banner of Dhananjaya, O Karna, is hosted up and looks like fire itself.

When you will see in the battle Arjuna, driving on a chariot drawn by white horses and driven by Krishna, making use of the Aindra weapon, as also the weapons of Agni and Marut.

And when you will hear the twang of the Gandiva bow piercing as it were the sky like the thunder, then will the Treta, Krita and Dvapara Yugas pass away.

When you will see Yudhishthira the son of Kunti in battle, endued with Japa and Homa and engaged in protecting his own vast army.

Hard to be vanquished like Aditya and trembling the army of his enemy, then will the Treta, Krita, and Dvapara Yuga pass away.

When you will see Bhimasena of great strength in the field dancing in this great battle drinking the blood of Dushasana,

Like an infuriated elephant with his temples rent after vanquishing an opponent then will the Treta, Krita and Dvapara Yugas pass away.

When you will see in the battle Drona, and the son of Shantanu and Kripa, Suyodhana, the king of the Sindhus and Jayadratha,

Rushing to the fight with great impetuosity opposed by Savyasachin Yugas pass away.

When you will see in the battle the two sons of Madri endued with great strength making a havoc in the army of the sons of Dhritarashtra like two elephants.

Those car-warriors driving on engaged in the throwing of weapons then will the Treta, Kripa and Dvapara Yugas cease to exist.

Going from here, O Karna, tell Drona, the son of Shantanu and Kripa that the present month is a charming one with plenty of food, drink and fuel. a car

All plants and herbs are luxuriant in their growth now, the trees are laden with fruits and there are flies; the ponds are free from mire and their water pleasant to drink and neither hot nor cold, for it is a pleasant time.

In seven days will there be full moon and on that day let us engage in fight; for this is the day favorite to Shakra.

Then speak also to all the kings who are assembled to fight what you desire. I shall fulfill your wishes in every way.

The king and princes, who are under the leadership of Duryodhana, will meet, by coming in contact with weapons, with death and attain to very excellent salvation.