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Chapter 1

Arjuna's Grief

Arjuna Viṣāda Yoga

A capable warrior is paralyzed by sorrow on the battlefield.

The Field of Dharma

Standing in a military formation: Courage in Confusion

Respected teacher: Courage in Confusion

Powerful warriors: Courage in Confusion

Dhrishtaketu: Courage in Confusion

Son of Subhadra: Courage in Confusion

Best of Brahmnis: Courage in Confusion

Yourself: Courage in Confusion

Heroic warriors: Courage in Confusion

Safely marshalled: Courage in Confusion

At the strategic points: Courage in Confusion

Grand old man of the Kuru dynasty: Courage in Confusion

Drums and kettledrums: Courage in Confusion

Divine: Courage in Confusion

Conch shell named Panchajanya: Courage in Confusion

Conch named Anantavijay: Courage in Confusion

King of Kashi: Courage in Confusion

Five sons of Draupadi: Courage in Confusion

Terrific sound: Courage in Confusion

Monkey Bannered: Courage in Confusion

Armies: Courage in Confusion

As many as: Courage in Confusion

I desire to see: Courage in Confusion

Descendant of Bharat: Courage in Confusion

Grandsire Bheeshma: Courage in Confusion

Maternal uncles: Courage in Confusion

Relatives: Courage in Confusion

Compassion and Confusion

Standing of bodily hair on end: Courage in Confusion

Remain steady: Courage in Confusion

Omens: Courage in Confusion

Do I desire: Courage in Confusion

Coveted for: Courage in Confusion

Maternal uncles: Courage in Confusion

Dominion over three worlds: Courage in Confusion

Will there be: Courage in Confusion

Along with friends: Courage in Confusion

Even though: Courage in Confusion

Should be known: Courage in Confusion

Are vanquished: Courage in Confusion

Preponderance: Courage in Confusion

Unwanted children: Courage in Confusion

Through evil deeds: Courage in Confusion

Whose family traditions: Courage in Confusion

Driven by the desire for kingly pleasure: Courage in Confusion

Those with weapons in hand: Courage in Confusion

Arjuna Lays Down His Bow