Bhagavad Gita · Verse 1.2
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोगः)
(Sanjaya said)
दृष्ट्वा तु पाण्डवानीकं व्यूढं दुर्योधनस्तदा । आचार्यमुपसङ्गम्य राजा वचनमब्रवीत् ॥२॥
dṛṣṭvā tu pāṇḍavānīkaṃ vyūḍhaṃ duryodhanastadā | ācāryamupasaṅgamya rājā vacanamabravīt ||2||
Complete Shloka Translation
Sanjaya said: On seeing the Pandava army drawn up for battle, King Duryodhana approached his teacher and spoke these words.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दृष्ट्वा | dṛṣṭvā | having seen / observing |
| तु | tu | indeed / on the other hand |
| पाण्डव-अनीकम् | pāṇḍava-anīkam | the formidable Pandava army |
| व्यूढम् | vyūḍham | marshalled in strategic battle formation |
| दुर्योधनः | duryodhanaḥ | King Duryodhana |
| तदा | tadā | at that moment |
| आचार्यम् | ācāryam | unto his teacher (Dronacharya) |
| उपसङ्गम्य | upasaṅgamya | approaching closely |
| राजा | rājā | the king |
| वचनम् | vacanam | words / speech |
| अब्रवीत् | abravīt | spoke |
having seen / observing
indeed / on the other hand
the formidable Pandava army
marshalled in strategic battle formation
King Duryodhana
at that moment
unto his teacher (Dronacharya)
approaching closely
the king
words / speech
spoke
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sanjaya shifts from the king's question to the battlefield. Duryodhana's approach to Drona begins an assessment of both armies; the verse itself does not establish whether he is confident or afraid.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Duryodhana responds to the opposing formation by turning to his teacher."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Who can help me examine a difficult situation more clearly?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Consulting Mentors in High-Pressure Moments: Duryodhana feels internal apprehension upon seeing the Pandava army's disciplined formation and immediately turns to his master Dronacharya. In high-stakes business or personal crises, when faced with daunting competition or uncertainty, don't react with reckless pride. Consult experienced mentors and subject matter experts to recalibrate your strategy with composure.