The War Begins
“At Kurukshetra, the sacred field of battle, two vast armies array themselves. Conch shells sound, formations are set, and the great war begins—a conflict that will reshape an empire.”
Story Summary
At the sacred field of Kurukshetra, both armies complete their final preparations and array themselves for battle. The Pandava forces, led by Dhrishtadyumna, and the Kaurava forces, led by Bhishma, form their battle formations. War conch shells sound across the field, signaling the commencement of the great war. Sanjaya, with divine vision granted by Vyasa, narrates the scene to the blind king Dhritarashtra. Warriors on both sides prepare for the first engagements, and the initial clashes begin. This story establishes the war setting, shows the scale of the conflict, and sets the stage for Arjuna's moral dilemma that will follow.