Bhagavad Gita · Verse 1.6
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोगः)
(Duryodhana spoke)
युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान् । सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथाः ॥६॥
yudhāmanyuśca vikrānta uttamaujāśca vīryavān | saubhadro draupadeyāśca sarva eva mahārathāḥ ||6||
Complete Shloka Translation
There are the courageous Yudhamanyu, the valiant Uttamauja, Subhadra's son, and Draupadi's sons; all are great chariot-warriors.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| युधामन्युः | yudhāmanyuḥ | Yudhamanyu |
| च | ca | and |
| विक्रान्तः | vikrāntaḥ | extremely valiant / brave |
| उत्तमौजाः | uttamaujāḥ | Uttamauja |
| वीर्यवान् | vīryavān | mighty and powerful |
| सौभद्रः | saubhadraḥ | Abhimanyu (son of Subhadra and Arjuna) |
| द्रौपदेयाः | draupadeyāḥ | the five sons of Draupadi |
| सर्वे | sarve | all of them |
| एव | eva | truly / indeed |
| महारथाः | mahā-rathāḥ | commanders of the highest tier |
Yudhamanyu
and
extremely valiant / brave
Uttamauja
mighty and powerful
Abhimanyu (son of Subhadra and Arjuna)
the five sons of Draupadi
all of them
truly / indeed
commanders of the highest tier
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Subhadra's son refers to Abhimanyu, while Draupadi's sons are identified collectively in the Sanskrit. These family references anticipate the relatives whom Arjuna will soon recognize on the battlefield.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Experienced fighters and the next generation stand together in the opposing ranks."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could my decision affect the next generation?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Investing in Young Leaders and Future-Ready Talent: Highlighting youthful warriors like Abhimanyu shows that the Pandavas trusted young champions with high-stakes responsibility. Organizations must empower emerging leaders with high potential and genuine ownership.