The Bhavagad Gita. The Saying of Krishna.CHAPTER 1Arjuna's Despair1) The blind King Dhritarashtra said to the sage Sanjaya, Tell me, Sanjaya, what happened when my sons and the sons of Pandu assembled to war against each other on the field of sacred duty at Kurukshetra?2. Sanjaya said, After surveying the forces of the sons of Pandu, your son, prince Duryodhana, approached his teacher, Drona, and said,3. Teacher, look at this mighty army of Pandu's sons that has been assembled by your student, Drupada.4. Look at the heroes assembled there, the mighty archers who are equal to Bhima, Arjuna, Yuyudhana, and Virata. See the great warrior Drupada in his chariot.5. Over there is Dhrishtaketu, Chekitarra, the brave King of Kasi, Pureyit, Kuntibhaja and the great commander Saibya.6. And over there is the bold Yudhamanyu, the brave Uttamarjas, the sons of Subhadra and the sons of Drupadi; all great warriors and commanders. 7. Honored teacher, consider now the superb warriors and commanders on our side.8. Yourself, Bhisma, Karna, Kripa, a victor in many battles, Asvatthama, Vikarna and the son of Somadatta as well.9. I have many heroes and veterans of war and disciplined warriors skilled in the use of the weapons of war. All these are prepared to give their lives for me.10. Under Bhisma, the strength of our army is unlimited, while their army is weak under the command of Bhima.11. Then your son, Duryodhana, said to his commanders: Everyone take your positions of command and see to it that you protect our great commander Bhisma.12. Then to inspire and fortify Duryodhana, Bhisma, the great patriarch ofthe Kurus, roared like a lion and mightily blew his conch horn.13. At the sound of Bhisma's horn all the Kurus began to sound their conches, kettledrums, cymbals, tabors and trumpets; creating a great and ominous noise.14. Then Arjuna, son of Pandu, and Krishna, standing in their mighty chariot drawn by two magnificent white stallions, blew their divine conches.15. Krishna blew his conch named Panchajanya which he had taken from a demon. Arjuna blew his conch named Devadatta, which had been given to him by the gods. The fierce Bhima blew his great conch named Paundra.16. Yudhisshthire, son of King Junti, blew his conch named Anantavrjaya, meaning victory. Nakula and Sahadeva blew their conches, Sughosha, meaning resonant sound and Manipushpake, meaning decorated with jewels.17. Then the King of Kasi, the great archer, the great warrior Shikhandu in his chariot, Dhrishtodyumma, Virata and the invincible Satyake all blew their conches.18. Then Drupada and the sons of Drapadi and the powerful son of Subhadra, all joined in with their conches.19. The great sound echoed through heaven and earth and created fear throughout the Kuru army.20. Then Arjuna, with his rampant monkey banner, looked upon the Kuru army, lifted his bow and said to Krishna,21. Krishna halt my chariot between these two great armies.22. Take us far enough so that I might see these men who are intent upon doing battle against me.23. I want to see those who are eager to fight for Dhritarashtra's evil son Duryodhana.24. As commanded by Arjuna, Krishna halted their magnificent chariot between the two armies..