Verse 1-7

अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम |

नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते || 7||


“But, O best of the twice-born, I will now tell you about the prominent leaders of our army. I will inform you of those who are the chiefs of our forces.”


Commentary

In continuation, Duryodhana, addressed Dronacharya as the "best of the twice-born", referring to his Brahmin lineage, and began to tell about the notable leaders and commanders on the side of Kauravas.