Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 8
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Trusted Allies · Strength in Familiar Faces

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भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिञ्जयः । अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च ।।8।।

bhavān bhīṣmaś ca karṇaś ca kṛpaś ca samitiñjayaḥ aśvatthāmā vikarṇaś ca saumadattis tathaiva ca

Meaning

"Yourself, Bhishma, Karna, and the ever-victorious Kripa, Ashwatthama, Vikarna, and also the son of Somadatta."

Explanation

Duryodhana names his own great generals, drawing confidence from their renown.

Today's Life Lesson

Draw quiet confidence today from the capable people you already know you can rely on.

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Bhagavad Gita 1.8 — Trusted Allies · Strength in Familiar Faces | Omrat