Bhagavad Gita · Verse 1.3
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोगः)
(Duryodhana spoke)
पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम् । व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता ॥३॥
paśyaitāṃ pāṇḍuputrāṇāmācārya mahatīṃ camūm | vyūḍhāṃ drupadaputreṇa tava śiṣyeṇa dhīmatā ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
Teacher, look at this great army of Pandu's sons, arranged by the intelligent son of Drupada, your own pupil.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पश्य | paśya | behold / gaze upon |
| एताम् | etām | this |
| पाण्डु-पुत्राणाम् | pāṇḍu-putrāṇām | of the sons of Pandu |
| आचार्य | ācārya | O revered Teacher (Drona) |
| महतीम् | mahatīm | mighty / vast |
| चमूम् | camūm | army / military force |
| व्यूढाम् | vyūḍhām | marshalled in battle array |
| द्रुपद-पुत्रेण | drupada-putreṇa | by Dhrishtadyumna (son of Drupada) |
| तव | tava | your |
| शिष्येण | śiṣyeṇa | by the disciple |
| धीमता | dhīmatā | intelligent / highly skilled |
behold / gaze upon
this
of the sons of Pandu
O revered Teacher (Drona)
mighty / vast
army / military force
marshalled in battle array
by Dhrishtadyumna (son of Drupada)
your
by the disciple
intelligent / highly skilled
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The son of Drupada is Dhrishtadyumna, whose formation Duryodhana asks Drona to examine. Mentioning the teacher-pupil connection brings personal relationships into an apparently military assessment.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Duryodhana points out that the opposing commander learned from Drona himself."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can I acknowledge another person's ability even when we disagree?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Acknowledging the Talent of Competitors: Duryodhana points out that the opposing army is led by Dhrishtadyumna, Drona's own student. In career and entrepreneurship, never let animosity blind you to the authentic strengths, agility, and innovation of your rivals. Objectively studying what your competition executes well allows you to improve your own readiness without complacency.