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The tumultuous uproar, resounding through earth and
sky, tore the hearts of the Kauravas. (1.19)
Seeing the sons of Dhritaraashtra standing; and the war about to begin;
Arjuna, whose banner bore the emblem of Hanumana, took up his bow; and
(1.20)
Spoke these words to Lord Krishna: O Lord, (please) stop my chariot
between the two armies until I behold those who stand here eager for
battle and with whom I must engage in this act of war. (1.21-22)
I wish to see those who are willing to serve the evil-minded son of
Dhritaraashtra by assembling here to fight the battle. (1.23)
Sanjaya said: O King, Lord Krishna, as requested by Arjuna, placed the
best of all the chariots in the midst of the two armies; (1.24)
Facing Bheeshma, Drona, and all other Kings; and said to Arjuna: Behold
these assembled Kurus! (1.25)
There Arjuna saw his uncles, grandfathers, teachers, maternal uncles,
brothers, sons, grandsons, and comrades. (1.26)
Seeing fathers-in-law, all those kinsmen, and other dear ones standing
in the ranks of the two armies, (1.27)
Arjuna was overcome with great compassion and sorrowfully said: O
Krishna, seeing my kinsmen standing with a desire to fight, (1.28)
My limbs fail and my mouth becomes dry. My body quivers and my hairs
stand on end. (1.29)
The bow, Gaandeeva, slips from my hand and my skin intensely burns. My
head turns, I am unable to stand steady and, O Krishna, I see bad omens.
I see no use of killing my kinsmen in battle. (1.30-31)
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