Chapter 1 • Verse 4

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection

Sanskrit Verse

atra shura maheshvasa bhimarjuna-sama yudhi, yuyudhano viratas ca drupadas ca maha-rathah

Translation & Meaning

Duryodhana enumerates the great warriors on the Pandava side — Yuyudhana, Virata, and Drupada, all mighty chariot-fighters equal in skill to Bhima and Arjuna. This verse catalogues the formidable forces aligned against him, betraying an undercurrent of fear beneath Duryodhana's bravado.

Key Teachings

  • •Honest assessment of opposition is essential before any conflict
  • •Courage is tested not in the absence of fear but in the face of it
  • •Great warriors earn recognition from both allies and adversaries

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