Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 3
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Rival Armies · Anxiety Behind Bravado

पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम् । व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता ।।3।।

paśyaitāṃ pāṇḍu-putrāṇām ācārya mahatīṃ camūm vyūḍhāṃ drupada-putreṇa tava śiṣyeṇa dhīmatā

Meaning

"Duryodhana said: Behold, O teacher, this mighty army of the Pandavas, arrayed by your own gifted disciple, the son of Drupada."

Explanation

Duryodhana opens with a mix of flattery and anxiety, pointing out that even the opposing general was trained by Drona himself.

Today's Life Lesson

When you feel uneasy, notice if you're masking it with bluster instead of naming it honestly.

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