In English
THE agonising years of torment, hope, and disillusion were over; the moment of decision had come, though it was sought now, by the sharp edge of the sword and not the soft words of Lord . The armies gathered by the from their kingdom and from their allies were standing face to face with the forces of their cousins. Cavalry, chariotry, elephantry and infantry, eager to start the destruction of the enemy, the chief actors all dressed and equipped for the fray! Conches were blown; trumpets rent the sky with their blare. The air was tense with hope, fear, anxiety and anger. Blood in million bodies became redder and warmer; hearts pounded quicker; arms grasped weapons in deadly grip. , the 'eldest of the brothers, suddenly, removed his footwear; he laid aside his armour; he slid from his chariot; he walked towards the opposing cohorts, towards , the Generalissimo of the enemy forces. , the eldest of the Kaurava brothers, the cousin most responsible for the war, the unyielding opponent of the , saw cross over to the aged . He was overjoyed; he guessed that had decided surrender, for, he was by nature against bloodshed and battles.