Chapter 1 • Verse 5

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection

Sanskrit Verse

dhrishtaketus cekitanah kashirajas ca viryavan, purujit kuntibhojas ca shaibyash ca nara-pungavah

Translation & Meaning

Duryodhana continues listing the Pandava allies: Dhrishtaketu, Cekitana, the valiant king of Kashi, Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Shaibya — all foremost among men. The enumeration underscores the vast coalition of righteous kings aligned with the Pandavas.

Key Teachings

  • Righteousness attracts allies and support from unexpected quarters
  • The strength of a just cause is reflected in the number and quality of its supporters
  • Acknowledging the breadth of opposition is a mark of strategic honesty

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