BG 1.8

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

भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिञ्जयः
अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च

bhavānbhīṣhmaśhcha — yourself and Bhishma
- bhavān — yourself
- bhīṣhma — Bhishma
- cha — and
karṇaśhcha — and Karna
- karṇa — Karna
- cha — and
kṛipaśhcha — and Kripa
- kṛipa — Kripa
- cha — and
samitiñjayaḥ — victorious in battle
- samitiñ — war, battle
  समिति
- jayaḥ — victorious
aśhvatthāmā — Ashvatthama
vikarṇaśhcha — and Vikarna
- vikarṇa — Vikarna
- cha — and
saumadattis — Bhurishrava
tathaiva — thus even so
- tatha — as well
- iva — even so, really, exactly, certainly
  From eva, which emphasizes the preceding word.
cha — also

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Summary