Bhishma, O ruler of men, penetrated into the very heart of the Pandava ranks. Then with arrows of excellent make and great sharpness, all capable of penetrating all kinds of armour and producing great whizz, and charged with great velocity, Bhishma pierced deeply the following six car-warriors, viz., Satyaki, Bhima, Dhananjaya the son of Pandu, Draupada, Virata and Dhrishtadyumna of Prishata's race. These mighty car-warriors also resisting those sharp arrows shot by Bhishma,