The scene shifts to Arjuna, the hero of the Gītā. He is described as ‘kapi-dhvaja’, meaning his chariot flag bears the emblem of Hanumān. This is highly significant because Hanumān helped Lord Rāma defeat the demon king Rāvaṇa. His presence on Arjuna’s flag signifies that divine victory is already assured. Seeing the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra arrayed for battle and the weapon-hurling about to begin, Arjuna lifts his bow, Gāṇḍīva. He is ready and focused. However, before engaging, he feels a need to see exactly who he is fighting. Arjuna is not acting out of fear, but out of a warrior’s sense of duty and observation. He is pausing the momentum of the battle for a moment of clarity. He addresses Kṛṣṇa, bringing the focus to their unique and intimate relationship as the dialogue begins.