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Bhagavad-  ળોંગો As Jt ls
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specifically protected by the most experienced general, Grandfather Bhīṣma. On the other hand, the forces of the Pāṇḍavas are limited, being protected by a less experienced general, Bhīma, who is like a fig in the presence of Bhīṣma. Duryodhana was always envious of Bhīma because he knew perfectly well that if he should die at all, he would only be killed by Bhīma. But at the same time, he was confident of his victory on account of the presence of Bhīṣma, who was a far superior general. His conclusion that he would come out of the battle victorious was well ascertained.
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अयनेषु च सर्वेषु यथाभागमवस्थिताः । भीष्ममेवाभिरक्षन्तु भवन्तः सर्व एव हि ॥११॥
ayaneşu ca sarveşu  
 yathā-bhāgam avasthitāḥ  
 bhīṣmam evābhirakṣantu  
 bhavantah sarva eva hi
ayaneşu —in the strategic points;  ca —also;  sarveşu —everywhere;  yathā-bhāgam —as they are differently arranged;  avasthitāḥ —situated;  bhīṣmam —unto Grandfather Bhīṣma;  eva —certainly;  abhirakṣantu —support may be given;  bhavantaḥ —all of you;  sarve —respectively;  eva —certainly;  hi —and exactly.
TRANSLATION
Now all of you must give full support to Grandfather Bhīṣma, standing at your respective strategic points in the phalanx of the army.
PURPORT
Duryodhana, after praising the prowess of Bhīṣma, further considered that others might think that they had been considered less important, so in his usual diplomatic way, he tried to adjust the situation in the above words. He emphasized that Bhīṣmadeva was undoubtedly the greatest hero, but he was an old man, so everyone must especially think of his protection from all sides. He might become engaged in the fight, and the enemy might take advantage of his full engagement on one side. Therefore,