agrataḥ = in front; ca = and; asya = of Him; sannaddhāḥ = armored; candana-agaru-rūṣitāḥ = they were smeared with sandalwood paste and agaru; khaḍga-cāpadharāḥ = and equipped with swords and bows; śūrāḥ = heroes; jagmuḥ = proceeded; āśaṁsavaḥ janāḥ = His well-wishing.