BG 1.11

Therefore all of you, stationed firmly in your respective positions, should protect Bhishma above all.

अयनेषु च सर्वेषु यथाभागमवस्थिताः
भीष्ममेवाभिरक्षन्तु भवन्तः सर्व एव हि

ayaneṣhu — at the strategic points
cha — and
sarveṣhu — all
yathā-bhāgamavasthitāḥ — according to division
- yathā — in relation to
- bhāgam — division
- avasthitāḥ — situated in
bhīṣhmamevābhirakṣhantu — defend Grandsire Bhishma
- bhīṣhmam — Bhishma
- evā — certainly
  The eva, meaning "certainly"
- bhirak — protect, preserve, support
  From abhiraks
- ṣhantu — let there be
bhavantaḥ — you
sarva — all
eva hi — even as

Know also of the qualified generals on our side, who I will now recount to you.

[7]

We have leaders like you, Bhishma, Karna, Kripa, Ashvatthama, Vikarna, and Bhurishrava, who have many victories in battle.

[8]

There are also many heroic warriors prepared to die for my cause. They are equipped with various weapons and are skilled in the art of warfare.

[9]

Though our strength may be limited, it is protected by Grandsire Bhishma. Their strength, protected by Bhima, appears unlimited.

[10]

Therefore all of you, stationed firmly in your respective positions, should protect Bhishma above all.

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