Verse 1-25

भीष्मद्रोणप्रमुखत: सर्वेषां च महीक्षिताम् |

उवाच पार्थ पश्यैतान्समवेतान्कुरूनिति || 25 ||

“O Partha, behold these great warriors, headed by Bhishma and Drona, and other prominent warriors, who are ready to battle.”

 

Commentary

Lord Krishna tells Arjuna to look at the mighty warriors who are about to fight. He mentions Bhishma and Drona, who are two of the most respected warriors in the world. His words are meant to impress upon Arjuna the magnitude of the battle that is about to take place. He wants Arjuna to understand that this is not a small skirmish, but a major war that will have far-reaching consequences.