The book The Mahabharata, Volume 1: Book 1: The Book of the Beginning, Edited by J. Van Buitenen is published by University of Chicago Press. The Bhishma Parva describes the first 10 days of the great war between Pandavas and Kauravas. It includes, the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna on why and when war must be fought, dharma and the paths to liberation. The Bhishma Parva (: भीष्म पर्व), or the Book of Bhishma, is the sixth of eighteen books of the Indian Epic. Bhishma Parva has 4 sub-books and 124 chapters. Bhishma Parva describes the first 10 days of the 18-day, and its consequences. It recites the story of, the commander in chief of the armies, who was fatally injured and can no longer lead as the commander. This book of Mahabharata includes the widely studied, sometimes referred to as Gita, or The Song of the Lord, or The Celestial Song. Bhagavadgita chapters describe 's questioning the purpose of war, ultimate effects of violence and the meaning of life. Arjuna's doubts and metaphysical questions are answered. Other treatises in Bhishma parva include the in ancient India, as well as strategies of war and troop deployment.This book describes the deaths of Uttarā kumarā (brother-in-law of and brother of Uttara wife of ), (Elder son of ) and also 's fall respectively on 1st, 3rd and 10th days of the war.
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