Daily Bhagavad Gita Inspiration – Day 2 || Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (The Yoga of Arjuna’s Dejection) | Day 2

 

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Shloka 4

Sanskrit:
अत्र शूरा महेष्वासा भीमार्जुनसमा युधि।
युयुधानो विराटश्च द्रुपदश्च महारथः॥ 1.4 ॥

Transliteration:
Atra shura mahesvasa bhimarjunasama yudhi,
Yuyudhano viratashcha drupadashcha maharathah.

Meaning:

Here in this army, there are heroes and mighty bowmen equal in the battle to Bhima and Arjuna: Yuyudhana, Virata, and Drupada, the great chariot-warrior.

Explanation:

Duryodhana, while addressing Drona, starts listing the valiant warriors in the Pandava army, comparing them to Bhima and Arjuna to emphasize the strength and experience present on the opposing side.

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Shloka 5

Sanskrit:
धृष्टकेतुश्चेकितानः काशिराजश्च वीर्यवान्।
पुरुजित्कुन्तिभोजश्च शैब्यश्च नरपुंगवः॥ 1.5 ॥

Transliteration:
Dhrishtaketushchekitana kashirajashcha viryavan,
Purujit kuntibhojashcha shaibyashcha narapungavah.

Meaning:

There are also mighty men like Dhrishtaketu, Chekitana, the valiant king of Kashi, Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Shaibya, the best among men.

Explanation:

Duryodhana continues to highlight the capable warriors in the Pandava ranks, underlining their collective bravery and skill in warfare, which makes the opposing army formidable.

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Shloka 6

Sanskrit:
युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान्।
सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथाः॥ 1.6 ॥

Transliteration:
Yudhamanyushcha vikranta uttamaujascha viryavan,
Saubhadro draupadeyashcha sarva eva maharathah.

Meaning:

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Strong warriors like Yudhamanyu, the brave Uttamaujas, the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu), and the sons of Draupadi—all are great chariot-warriors.

Explanation:

Duryodhana’s analysis shows that he recognizes the diversity and collective prowess of the Pandava army, including younger warriors like Abhimanyu and Draupadi’s sons, who are all described as fearsome fighters.

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Today's Takeaway

True strength lies not just in numbers, but in character, skill, and unity. Respecting the power of the opposition inspires preparation, humility, and self-awareness.