Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 11
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

A Call to Unity · Rallying Around a Center

अयनेषु च सर्वेषु यथाभागमवस्थिताः । भीष्ममेवाभिरक्षन्तु भवन्तः सर्व एव हि ।।11।।

ayaneṣu ca sarveṣu yathā-bhāgam avasthitāḥ bhīṣmam evābhirakṣantu bhavantaḥ sarva eva hi

Meaning

"Therefore, standing at your respective posts in all the strategic points, all of you protect Bhishma alone."

Explanation

Duryodhana rallies his commanders with a clear order, showing his reliance on Bhishma as the anchor of his forces.

Today's Life Lesson

When leading a team today, give people one clear, shared priority to rally around.

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