1. Arjuna's Dilemma

Arjun Viṣhād Yog

BG 1.9

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.

अन्ये च बहवः शूरा मदर्थे त्यक्तजीविताः
नानाशस्त्रप्रहरणाः सर्वे युद्धविशारदाः

  • anye — others

  • cha — also

  • bahavaḥ — many

  • śhūrā — mighty warrior, one who acts heroically

  • madarthe — for my sake

    • mad — my
      From mat (), meaning "mine" or "my".

      मत्
    • arthe — request, solicitation

  • tyaktajīvitāḥ — abandon life

    • tyakta — abandoned, resigned, deserted

    • jīvitāḥ — life

  • nānā-śhastra-praharaṇāḥ — equipped with various kinds of weapons

    • nānā — many

    • śhastra — weapons

    • praharaṇāḥ — missiles

  • sarve — all

  • yuddha-viśhāradāḥ — skilled in the art of warfare

    • yuddha — warfare, fighting

    • viśhāradāḥ — skillful, proficient in

...1.6

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.

[11]

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Chapter 1, Verse 9