Chapter 18: Moksha-sannyasa-yoga: / Verse 76

Remember how the Gita dialogue was prefaced. Sanjaya had begun his narration to Dhritarashtra, as Vyasadeva enjoined, first by describing the subcontinent of Bharata, its distinctions. Then the war began. He instantly rushed to Kurukshetra, to be a witness. Nine days passed. On the tenth day, Arjuna de-seated the invincible Bheeshma from his chariot. Unable to contain the sight, Sanjaya ran to the King, to announce the episode.

Dhritarashtra was totally unnerved. Seeking consolation, he asked Sanjaya to tell him whatever transpired in the battlefield before the actual war commenced, expecting some dharmic discussion on Pandavas’ side before the war

In answer, Sanjaya narrated the Kurukshetra scenes, including the Krishna-Arjuna dialogue, exceptional and exclusive by any standard. He feels like recalling it again and again, and is thrilled by its message. The whole discussion, he feels, is pure, holy, elevating and expanding.