Bhishma

Bhishma replied, 'Oh Krishna, you know well that this is not the reason for my sorrow. I am thinking that despite God being their charioteer, the Pandavas' suffering has no end. This thought makes me feel like I have not understood God's ways, and so I cry.'

This thought makes me realize that I have grasped nothing of God's ways, and that's why I weep.

I approve of the words spoken by Drona, who knows the truth of every matter.

Although he often boasts, saying, 'I will slay the Pandavas,' he is not equal to even a sixteenth part of the high-souled Pandavas.

Krishna has spoken to you, wanting to bring about peace between family members. Follow his advice and do not give in to anger.

All of you are disciples of Drona and Kripa, skilled in the knowledge of arrows and other weapons.

Dying of illness at home is considered a sin for a Kshatriya. Death in battle is their eternal duty.

A person is a slave to wealth, but wealth is not a slave to anyone.

I bow to you, God of the gods. I ask you, great Satwata, to defeat me in this battle today. If I am killed by you, sinless one, it will be a great honor for me in every respect.

Free from pride and relying on your own strength and energy, engage in battle. For a Kshatriya, there is no greater source of happiness than this.

You are pure and the embodiment of purity. You transcend everything. You are what people refer to as the ultimate reality. You are the Supreme Lord.

You are without beginning and without end. You are the highest of all and the ultimate reality.

All the worlds and all created things reside in you and merge into you at the time of dissolution.

You are known as Hari, with a thousand heads, a thousand feet, a thousand eyes, a thousand arms, a thousand crowns, and a thousand faces of great splendor.

The universe is your creation. You are the soul of the universe, and the universe has emerged from you.

You are the origin and the end of all worlds. You are the creator and the destroyer.

Bhishma said, 'Due to your grace, all my suffering, including burning, stupefaction, fatigue, exhaustion, illness, and pain, has vanished in a single day.

Thanks to your favor, O Janardana, I have become capable of discussing what is beneficial for the world.

Protecting the subjects is the most important duty of a king.

The suppression of anger, truthful speech, justice, forgiveness, having children with one's own wife, purity of conduct, avoiding arguments, simplicity, and taking care of dependents are the nine duties that apply to all four social orders.