Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 7
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Rallying Your Own Side · Courage Through Company

अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम । नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ।।7।।

asmākaṃ tu viśiṣṭā ye tān nibodha dvijottama nāyakā mama sainyasya saṃjñārthaṃ tān bravīmi te

Meaning

"O best of Brahmins, know also the distinguished ones on our side, the leaders of my army; I name them for your information."

Explanation

Duryodhana turns to boast about his own commanders, seeking to reassure his teacher and himself in the same breath.

Today's Life Lesson

When you feel small before a challenge, remind yourself of the strength and people standing with you.

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