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Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Self-Talk Under Pressure · When Words Mask Doubt

अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् । पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम् ।।10।।

aparyāptaṃ tad asmākaṃ balaṃ bhīṣmābhirakṣitam paryāptaṃ tv idam eteṣāṃ balaṃ bhīmābhirakṣitam

Meaning

"Our strength, protected by Bhishma, is unlimited, while their strength, protected by Bhima, is limited."

Explanation

Duryodhana tries to talk himself into confidence, though the very need to say this suggests his own doubt.

Today's Life Lesson

Notice when you're repeating reassurances to yourself — it may be a sign to look honestly at what's worrying you.

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