Sanjaya

Sanjaya

Divine Narrator

Minister and charioteer of King Dhritarashtra, blessed by the sage Vyasa with divine vision to witness and narrate the entirety of the Kurukshetra war. His faithful narration carries the words of the Gita to the world.

Speaking: Chapter 1, Verse 26

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Verse 26

Arjuna's Dilemma

There were also his father-in-law and friends in both armies. Seeing all his kinsmen present, O King, Arjuna was overcome with deep compassion.

Context & Meaning

Seeing all his relatives arrayed for battle, Arjuna was filled with deep compassion.