“Behold, O Arjuna, that all the world’s protectors, the Lokapalas, have come here. We shall bestow upon you divine eyes. O sinless one, you were formerly the Rishi Nara. At Brahma’s behest, you have taken your birth as a mortal. You shall vanquish in battle the powerful Bhishma and the many other fierce warriors headed by Droṇa. The enemies of the gods, Daityas and Danavas, have taken their birth in the world of men. These shall all be slain in a great battle in which you will play the main role. Your fame on earth shall be eternal.”
