O foremost of men, strike Bhishma or else you will lose your senses. O hero, formerly in the assembly of the kings you said," I will kill all the warriors of the sons of Dhritarashtra, headed by Bhishma and Drona, all who will fight me in battle, O Vibhatsu, O son of Kunti, O chastiser of foes, make your words now true. Your army is routed on all sides.