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Chapter 1 Overview
Bag$$avad,gi$$ataa
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Introduction: Preparation for War(verses 1.1-13)
Dhtarras question, What did they do?
Importance ofdharma-ketre
Sacred place of pilgrimage
Seeing connection with Krsna
Plight of sons of Dhtarra
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Diplomatic Veneers of Duryodhana
Duryodhana approached Drona, the commander inchief, v2
Drupada putrena tava sishyena, v3
let me tell you about the captain..., v7
Drona, Bhishma, Karna - order, v8
Vikarna is mentioned, v8
aparypta tad asmkahe captain, v10
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Signs of Victory(verses 1.14 - 20)
dharma-ketre
Krsna is on the side of Pandavas
Conch shell
Goddess of fortune
Chariot, horses, conch shell and quiver
Hanuma on the flag
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Krsna is Bhakta Vatsala(Verses 1.21 - 27)
First appearance of Krsna as bhakta varsala
Significance of acyuta
Allways the master of senses, Hkea
Lords affection and mercy
Reciprocal service attitudes - the Lord and devotees
Lords pleasure being ordered by His devotee
Indicisiveness in v23 -yotsyamnn aveke 'ha
Hkea - The Lord knew everything, v25
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Arjunas Doubt(Verses 1.28 - 46)Compassion
Due to soft heart - quality of a devotee, v28, v32-35purpEnjoyment
nimittni vipartni-based on self interest not Lords, v30
Arjuna is seeing no happiness by killing, v31
govinda; yem arthe kkita no; k prti syt; v32-35
Madhava, v36
Fear of sinful reaction
janardana, v32-35Sin will overcome us if we slay such aggressors..., v36
37,38
Hellish life for destroyers of family tradition, v41
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Destruction of Dynasty
Destruction offamily tradition,Irreligion, v39
Unchaste woman,v40
Unwantedprogeny, v40
Dwell in hell, v43
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Conclusion
Sajaya said: Arjuna, having
thus spoken on the battlefield,cast aside his bow and arrowsand sat down on the chariot,his mind overwhelmed with
grief.