Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 5
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Naming the Brave · Every Warrior Counted

धृष्टकेतुश्चेकितानः काशिराजश्च वीर्यवान् । पुरुजित्कुन्तिभोजश्च शैब्यश्च नरपुङ्गवः ।।5।।

dhṛṣṭaketuś cekitānaḥ kāśirājaś ca vīryavān purujit kuntibhojaś ca śaibyaś ca nara-puṅgavaḥ

Meaning

"Dhrishtaketu, Chekitana, and the valiant King of Kashi, Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Shaibya, the best of men."

Explanation

The roll call of warriors continues, part of the grand epic tradition of honoring each fighter by name before battle.

Today's Life Lesson

Take a moment to name and appreciate the people standing with you today, just as this verse does.

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