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निमित्तानि च पश्यामि विपरीतानि केशव ।
न च श्रेयोऽनुपश्यामि हत्वा स्वजनमाहवे ॥१-३१॥

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Transliteration

nimittaani cha pashyaami wipariitaani keshawa ।

na cha shreyo'nupashyaami hatwaa swajanamaahawe ॥१-३१॥

Translation

And I see contrary portents, Keshav,
Nor do I see in the slightest, benefit [from] killing my own people in battle.

Translation


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Translation

I do not see how any good can come from killing my own kinsmen in this battle, nor can I, my dear Krsna, desire any subsequent victory, kingdom, or happiness.