‘I think, O Janardana, that the whole order of kshatriyas has ripened for its time: all the lords of the earth together with their counselors have followed him out of delusion.’ Hearing Bhishma's word, the mighty lotus-eyed Dashārha addressed them all, with Bhishma and Drona at their head: ‘Great is this transgression of all the elders of the Kurus: you do not forcibly restrain this foolish ruler in his power. I believe there is a course of action here whose time has come, O conquerors of foes; if it is carried out, it will bring good. Hear all of this, you sinless ones. This is a beneficial word which I shall speak, plain before your eyes; may it please you, through your goodwill, O Bharatas…’