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Chapter 18
When the war was declared, Bhisma was the first to blow his conch to declare the war, on behalf of Kaurava-army. It was proper on his part to do so, because he was the chief commander. But on behalf of Pandava-army, it was Lord Krsna, the chariot-driver Who declared the war, by blowing the conch. From the worldly point of view, the Lord was only a charioteer. So what right had He to declare the war, by blowing a conch? But he did it and nobody resented it. It means that He was the chief of the Pandava-army, while Arjuna stood next to Him. So here Sanjaya mentions their names, in order to show their importance.
Throughout the gospel of the Gita, the Lord addressed Arjuna as 'Partha' thery-eight times, more than any other name. Similarly Arjuna has addressed the Lord as Krsna nine times, more than any other form of address. Thus the term 'Partha,' is more loving to Lord Krsna, while the term 'Krsna' is more loving to Arjuna. Therefore, while concluding the Gita Sanjaya, also uses these two terms.
Tatra srirvijayo bhutirdhruva nitirmatirmama:- Wealth, splendour and prosperity, are included in the term Where there is Lord Krsna, the husband to the goddess of wealth, there wealth is naturally in abundance.
The term 'Vijaya', denotes Arjuna, as well as bravery and valour etc. Where there is valorous Arjuna, there such characteristics, as heroism and vigour etc., naturally prevail, as these are the characteristics of members of the warrior class
Similarly, where there is Lord Krsna, the Lord of Yoga, there are glory, nobility, influence, competence and such other virtues; and where, there is righteous Arjuna, there are morality, righteousness and firm policy etc. The fact is, that all virtues, such as prosperity, victory, glory and righteousness etc-, are always present in Lord Krsna, as well as, in Arjuna. This division has been done according to predominance of the virtues, of the two. Otherwise, all divine traits, such as prosperity, gracefulness, modesty, generosity and beauty etc., are naturally found, in boundless quantity, in both of them. Sanjaya answers the question of Dhrtarastra, which he asked indirectly, by declaring that the victory of Pandu's sons, is certain without any doubt
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