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Who reveals their true identity to Arjuna in the beginning of Bhishma Parva?
Krishna
What is the name of the teachings that Krishna gives to Arjuna?
Bhagavad Gita
Krishna gives Arjuna the Bhagavad Gita teachings on the ______ day of war
first
How many Akshohini units did the Kauravas have vs. the Pandavas?
Kauravas had 11; Pandavas had 7
Who gives Sanjaya the divine vision that allows him to narrate the war to Dhritarashtra?
Sage Vyasa
What is the term for a specific battle formation? Give an example.
Vyuha; ex. Chakra Vyuha
Krishna saw _______ first before _______ at his bedside.
Arjuna; Duryodhana
Karna was called a "suta putra." What does this mean?
He was son of the Sun God Surya
What is the name of Nakula & Sahadeva's mom? What about Arjuna, Bhima, and Yudhithira's mom?
Madri and Kunti
What is the term for Krishna's divine form?
Vishwaroopa Darshana
What does Karna promise Kunti before the war starts?
That he would only kill Arjuna, no other Pandava
Krishna tells Arjuna that the soul is _________ even though the body is _______.
The soul (atma) is eternal, unchanging, and immortal, distinct from the temporary body
Who was the commander in chief of the Pandava army during Bhishma Parva?
What is the term for an army unit? What 4 things did it consist of?
Akshohini unit; consisted of a specific ratio of chariots, elephants, horses, and foot soldiers
Describe 3 lessons from the Bhagavad Gita
Always do your duty, act for the benefit of others, and develop discipline through actions like meditation.
Krishna is an avatar of God _______.
Vishnu
What is the name of the Kaurava's only sister? Who is she married to?
Dussala; Jayadratha
Bhishma took a vow of _______ so his father, King Shantanu, could marry Satyavati. Why?
celibacy; because Satyavati’s father agreed to the marriage under one condition: Satyavati’s children would inherit the throne of Hastinapur, not Bhishma, who was the king’s eldest son
Who was Karna's guru? Why did Karna lie and how did his guru find out? What was his punishment?
Guru Parashurama; Karna lied because he knew that his guru only taught Brahmins. Parushurama found out when Karna was stung by a bee and barely flinched, indicating he was a Kshatriya. He would forget sacred knowledge at a time he needs it the most.
Give 5 rules that were established before the war started.
No attacking from behind, no fighting after sunset, duels must be fair, No hitting below the waist, no attacking when a soldier is unconscious, etc.