The conversation is between Bhishma and Krishna, where Bhishma is being questioned about his actions and decisions that led to the war of Hastinapura. Krishna points out that Bhishma's adherence to his oath and promise has resulted in harm to society and that he has neglected his responsibility to make decisions that benefit humanity. Krishna argues that justice is not a simple tradition, but rather a dynamic concept that changes with time, and that one must be willing to accept change and break oaths if they have a negative impact on society.
Bhishma acknowledges his mistakes and accepts that he has been bound by his oath and promise, which has led to his inaction in preventing the war. He also accepts that he will be cursed by the world for breaking his oath, but is willing to do so to prevent further harm.
Krishna ultimately spares Bhishma's life, but Bhishma requests that he be allowed to die at the hands of Amba, who was born as Srikandi to avenge her past life's injustices. Bhishma promises to wait for Srikandi on the battlefield and to release all his weapons before facing her, and to continue protecting the Astinapura troops to prevent further bloodshed.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is addressing Bhishma.
2. Bhishma is the great warrior who has taken an oath to remain celibate.
3. Bhishma became king for the sake of his promise to his father.
4. The coronation of King Pandu was the result of a decision that a person who was blind from birth was not fit to be king.
5. King Destrarastra married Queen Gandaria, the princess of the kingdom of Gandar.
6. Prince Duryudana was attacked by people and Bhishma did not stop him.
7. The game of dice was played and Bhishma did not stop the insult to Draupadi.
8. Bhishma is fighting on the side of the Kuru Dynasty in the war.
9. The speaker is asking Bhishma to break his oath and fight on the side of the Pandavas.
10. Bhishma refuses to break his oath and accepts his death.
11. The speaker promises to wait for Srikandi (Dewi Amba) to kill Bhishma.
12. Bhishma promises to continue protecting the Astinapura troops until he faces Srikandi on the battlefield.