Having pointed out the commander of the enemy forces, Duryodhana now begins to assess the physical military strength of the Pāṇḍava army. He lists great bowmen whom he considers equal in prowess to Bhīma and Arjuna. Bhīma and Arjuna were the standards of martial excellence at the time; referencing them sets the benchmark for danger. He names Yuyudhāna, Virāṭa, and Drupada as ‘mahā-ratha’ warriors. A mahā-ratha is a warrior capable of fighting ten thousand archers simultaneously. Duryodhana’s intent is to show that even though the Pāṇḍava army is numerically smaller, the quality of their leadership is terrifying. By listing these formidable opponents, he tries to impress upon Droṇācārya the gravity of the situation. He urges the teacher to remain vigilant and not underestimate the opposing force simply because of their lower troop count. His focus remains entirely on the material power of the opposition.