The text appears to be a dialogue or monologue from a larger work, possibly a play or a movie. The speaker, who seems to be a character named Karna, is reflecting on the war he is part of and the moral implications of his actions. He expresses regret for the war and the suffering it has caused, particularly the deaths of his friends and allies. He also questions the impartiality of the war, suggesting that everyone involved is either on the winning or losing side.
Karna acknowledges his own role in the war, particularly his part in the death of Abhimanyu, a key character in the Pandavas' army. He seems to be grappling with his own feelings of guilt and doubt about his actions. He also expresses a desire to end the war and find peace, but acknowledges that he cannot escape his role as a warrior in a war.
Throughout the dialogue, Karna also has several conversations with other characters, including Arjun and the charioteer Krishna. He discusses tactics, the nature of war, and the morality of his actions. He also reflects on his relationships with these characters and the complexities of their interactions.
The dialogue ends with Karna's death, and a final reflection on the war and its impact. The speaker seems to be a narrator or observer, drawing a moral lesson from the war and its aftermath.
1. The speaker, presumably a character in a war, is time itself and is forced to witness the terrible days and nights of war [Source: Document 1].
2. The speaker is impartial and stands on their toes until the war is over [Source: Document 1].
3. The speaker believes that in a war between truth and untruth, the one who is impartial sides with untruth [Source: Document 1].
4. The speaker does not trust Drona's or Grandsire's loyalty but trusts their friend [Source: Document 2].
5. The speaker mourns Dushasan's death but is focused on winning the war [Source: Document 2].
6. The speaker believes that victory is the greatest wealth to be won in a war [Source: Document 2].
7. The speaker is aware of their younger age compared to Grandsire or Sage Drona [Source: Document 2].
8. The speaker believes that Karna's death is essential for Hastinapur's safety [Source: Document 3].
9. The speaker believes that Karna is a symbol of Hastinapur's pride [Source: Document 3].
10. The speaker believes that the war is far bigger than insults and that it is being fought to protect Hastinapur's pride [Source: Document 3].
11. The speaker believes that Duryodhan's mother, Gandhari, has sacrificed 99 sons and is willing to sacrifice something in this crucial war [Source: Document 3].
12. The speaker believes that in this war, there are no brothers and only two types of people: those who side with Hastinapur and those who are against it [Source: Document 3].
13. The speaker believes that if one of the two warriors faces each other tomorrow, if one wins, Hastinapur wins; if the other wins, Hastinapur loses [Source: Document 3].
14. The speaker believes that fear keeps the warrior alert and that if one is not alert on the battlefield, one can never win a war [Source: Document 3].
15. The speaker believes that they are afraid of Karna and is choosing the best arrows [Source: Document 3].
16. The speaker believes that a sin is an act which is done on purpose and causes pain to another [Source: Document 3].
17. The speaker believes that they are not only the queen but also Duryodhan's mother and asks to be thought of as Duryodhan's mother for some time [Source: Document 4].
18. The speaker believes that Radhey will never forsake Duryodhan as long as they live [Source: Document 4].
19. The speaker believes that they want to see both Arjun and Duryodhan live [Source: Document 4].
20. The speaker believes that Karna is a warrior of stone and ordinary weapons will not stop Karna [Source: Document 5].
21. The speaker believes that Arjun is, after all, Arjun and can string his bow before they release an arrow [Source: Document 5].
22. The speaker believes that this war is not yet over [Source: Document 5].