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यथा भीष्मः शांतनवो द्रोणश्चापि महारथः । आहतुस्तात तत्सत्यमजेयौ कृष्णपाण्डवौ॥५-१२७-३६॥
As Bhīṣma, son of Śāntanu, and Droṇa too—the great chariot-warrior—have declared, dear one, it is true: Kṛṣṇa and the Pāṇḍavas are unconquerable.
english translation
प्रपद्यस्व महाबाहुं कृष्णमक्लिष्टकारिणम् । प्रसन्नो हि सुखाय स्यादुभयोरेव केशवः॥५-१२७-३७॥
Seek refuge with Kṛṣṇa, the mighty-armed one whose deeds are untroubled by malice; for when Keśava is pleased, he becomes a source of well-being for both sides.
english translation
सुहृदामर्थकामानां यो न तिष्ठति शासने । प्राज्ञानां कृतविद्यानां स नरः शत्रुनन्दनः॥५-१२७-३८॥
A man who does not abide by the guidance of well-wishing friends—who seek his true good—and of wise, learned persons becomes one who brings satisfaction to his adversaries.
english translation
न युद्धे तात कल्याणं न धर्मार्थौ कुतः सुखम् । न चापि विजयो नित्यं मा युद्धे चेत आधिथाः॥५-१२७-३९॥
There is no welfare, dear child, in entering into war, even with strategy; where then would dharma and gain abide, and how could happiness arise? Victory, moreover, is not constant—do not set your mind upon war.
english translation
भीष्मेण हि महाप्राज्ञ पित्रा ते बाह्लिकेन च । दत्तोंऽशः पाण्डुपुत्राणां भेदाद्भीतैररिंदम॥५-१२७-४०॥
For Bhīṣma, O greatly wise one, and your father Bāhlīka as well, fearing a rupture, granted a share to the sons of Pāṇḍu, O subduer of foes.
english translation