Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 17
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

A Gathering of Champions · Weight of the Moment

काश्यश्च परमेष्वासः शिखण्डी च महारथः । धृष्टद्युम्नो विराटश्च सात्यकिश्चापराजितः ।।17।।

kāśyaś ca parameṣvāsaḥ śikhaṇḍī ca mahā-rathaḥ dhṛṣṭadyumno virāṭaś ca sātyakiś cāparājitaḥ

Meaning

"The King of Kashi, the excellent archer, Shikhandi the great warrior, Dhrishtadyumna, Virata, and the unconquered Satyaki."

Explanation

More warriors on the Pandava side sound their conches, each name adding to the sense of a truly momentous gathering.

Today's Life Lesson

When you're part of something bigger than yourself, take a moment to feel its true weight.

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