Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 6
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Facing the Full Picture · No More Illusions

युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान् । सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथाः ।।6।।

yudhāmanyuś ca vikrānta uttamaujāś ca vīryavān saubhadro draupadeyāś ca sarva eva mahā-rathāḥ

Meaning

"The valiant Yudhamanyu, the mighty Uttamauja, the son of Subhadra, and the sons of Draupadi — all of them great warriors of the chariot."

Explanation

Duryodhana closes his list, having named the full strength of the army he must face.

Today's Life Lesson

Once you've taken honest stock of a situation, you're better prepared to meet it.

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