Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.1 | Dhritarashtra said: O Sanjay, after gathering on the holy field of Kurukshetra, and desiring to fight, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do? |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.2 | Sanjay said: On observing the Pandava army standing in military formation, King Duryodhan approached his teacher Dronacharya, and said the following words. |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.3 | Duryodhan said: Respected teacher! Behold the mighty army of the sons of Pandu, so expertly arrayed for battle by your own gifted disciple, the son of Drupad. |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.4 – 1.6 | Behold in their ranks are many powerful warriors, like Yuyudhan, Virat, and Drupad, wielding mighty bows and equal in military prowess to Bheem and Arjun. There are also accomplished heroes like Dhrishtaketu, Chekitan, the gallant King of Kashi, Purujit, Kuntibhoj, and Shaibya—all the best of men. … |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.7 | O best of Brahmins, hear too about the principal generals on our side, who are especially qualified to lead. These I now recount unto you. |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.8 | There are personalities like yourself, Bheeshma, Karna, Kripa, Ashwatthama, Vikarn, and Bhurishrava, who are ever victorious in battle. |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.9 | Also, there are many other heroic warriors, who are prepared to lay down their lives for my sake. They are all skilled in the art of warfare, and equipped with various kinds of weapons. |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.10 | The strength of our army is unlimited and we are safely marshalled by Grandsire Bheeshma, while the strength of the Pandava army, carefully marshalled by Bheem, is limited. |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.11 | Therefore, I call upon all the generals of the Kaurava army now to give full support to Grandsire Bheeshma, even as you defend your respective strategic points. |
Chapter 1 | Arjun Viṣhād Yog | 1.12 | Then, the grand old man of the Kuru dynasty, the glorious patriarch Bheeshma, roared like a lion, and blew his conch shell very loudly, giving joy to Duryodhan. |