Duryodhana continues his assessment of the enemy ranks, naming Dhṛṣṭaketu, Cekitāna, and the King of Kāśī, describing them as powerful and valiant. These warriors were not just soldiers; they were kings and leaders of clans who had joined the Pāṇḍavas due to friendship or family ties. He also mentions Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Śaibya, referring to them as ‘nara-pungava’, or bulls among men. These adjectives serve a dual purpose: they acknowledge the reality of the threat, but they also serve to mentally prepare his own side for a hard fight. Duryodhana’s detailed recounting of the enemy heroes reveals his obsession with their strength. Fear is often the driving force behind such detailed analysis. He is meticulously counting every obstacle standing between him and the absolute control of the throne.