Arjuna said: In the midst of the two armies, place my chariot, O Achyuta, that I may behold those who stand here desirous of fighting and, on the eve of this battle, let me know with whom I must fight.

arjuna uvāca = Arjuna said; senayoḥ = of the armies; ubhayoḥ = both; madhye = between; rathaṃ = the chariot; sthāpaya = please keep; me = my; acyuta = O infallible one;