Tell me who You are, of fearful form. I bow to You, O Supreme God; be merciful. I wish to understand You as the primal being, for I do not comprehend Your activity.
The Blessed Lord said: I am Time, the destroyer of the world, and I have come here to annihilate all people. Even without your participation, all the warriors will perish.
Therefore, arise, O Arjuna, and attain fame. Conquer your enemies and enjoy a flourishing kingdom. By Me, they have already been slain; be an instrument only.
Drona, Bhishma, Jayadratha, Karna, and other brave warriors have already been destroyed by Me. Kill them and do not fear. Fight, and you shall conquer your enemies in battle.
Sanjaya said: Having heard these words of Krishna, trembling and overwhelmed, Arjuna saluted Krishna with folded hands and spoke falteringly.
Arjuna said: O Hrishikesha, rightly does the world rejoice in singing Your glory. The rakshasas flee in fear in all directions, and all the perfected beings bow to You.
O great one, why should they not bow to You, O greatest among the great? O infinite one, Lord of the gods, refuge of the universe, You are imperishable.