In English
will guard those who follow
The four brothers of were astounded. , the redoubtable hero of a hundred contests with the , the person most .eager for the battle to begin, felt foiled of victory. He recalled the many occasions when had stood in the way of revengeful action against the . He feared that he would apologise and withdraw like a craven from the bloody gamble of war. , the formidable bowman, witnessed his brother's defection with horror and anger. and , the twins, were struck dumb at their own helplessness. Lord studied the situation from the seat of the charioteer on the chariot of , which was in the front line of the army. He signed to the four of them to follow their eldest brother and do likewise. He said, "All these years you have revered' him, and trod on his footsteps. Do so now. Do not hesitate; do not doubt." was the very embodiment of (right action); he knew the right and he practised it whatever the consequences. He knew that will guard those who follow . He never did a hypocritical or a non- Vedhic act; he never took a wrong step. He went straight to and fell at his feet. Standing before him with folded hands and bowed head, he prayed. "Grandfather! We had no chance to experience the love of the father; he passed away too soon. You brought us up from infancy with love and care, and made us what we are today. We have no fight to "fight against you; but, fate has conspired to bring us now into battle with you. Please have mercy on us; permit us to raise our arms against you."