Chapter 1: Arjuna's Dilemmaअर्जुनविषादयोग
1:8
“There are personalities like yourself, Bhishma, Karna, Kripa, Ashvatthama, Vikarna, and the son of Somadatta, who are always victorious in battle.”
Sanskrit
भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिञ्जयः | अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च ||
Transliteration
bhavān bhīṣmaś ca karṇaś ca kṛpaś ca samitiñjayaḥ aśvatthāmā vikarṇaś ca saumadattis tathaiva ca
Commentary
Duryodhana lists his greatest warriors, starting with Drona himself. These include legendary fighters like Bhishma and Karna, representing the cream of Kaurava military strength.
Chapter 1
Arjuna's Dilemma