It is heard in the old history that he, who, having paid his respects to the reverend preceptors and relatives, according to the Shastras, fights with those that are his superiors, is certain to win victory in battle. This is my opinion. When Krishna was saying this, a loud uproar of “Alas" and "Oh" rose in the ranks of the troops remained quiet. Seeing Yudhishthira, the heroic warriors of Dhritarashtra's son thus talked amongst themselves. “This fellow is an infamous wretch of his race. It is apparent that this king is coming in terror to Bhishma.