Bhagavad Gita · Verse 1.7
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोगः)
(Duryodhana spoke)
अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम । नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ॥७॥
asmākaṃ tu viśiṣṭā ye tānnibodha dvijottama | nāyakā mama sainyasya saṃjñārthaṃ tānbravīmi te ||7||
Complete Shloka Translation
Now learn who the distinguished men on our side are, best of the twice-born. I will name the leaders of my army for your information.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अस्माकम् | asmākam | on our side / among us |
| तु | tu | on the other hand / however |
| विशिष्टाः | viśiṣṭāḥ | distinguished / foremost leaders |
| ये | ye | who are |
| तान् | tān | them |
| निबोध | nibodha | please know / be informed |
| द्विज-उत्तम | dvija-uttama | O best among the twice-born (Dronacharya) |
| नायकाः | nāyakāḥ | the supreme generals / leaders |
| मम | mama | my |
| सैन्यस्य | sainyasya | of the armed forces |
| संज्ञार्थम् | sañjñārtham | for your information / remembrance |
| तान् | tān | them |
| ब्रवीमि | bravīmi | I speak / recount |
| ते | te | to you |
on our side / among us
on the other hand / however
distinguished / foremost leaders
who are
them
please know / be informed
O best among the twice-born (Dronacharya)
the supreme generals / leaders
my
of the armed forces
for your information / remembrance
them
I speak / recount
to you
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The respectful address is directed to Drona. This change of focus makes the speech a comparison of resources on both sides rather than praise of the opposition alone.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Having reviewed the opposition, Duryodhana turns to his own commanders."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can I name the people whose support I rely on?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Transparent Inventory of Internal Strengths: Duryodhana turns his focus to his own generals. In moments of organizational stress, clearly communicate your assets and remind your team of key personnel without inflating egos or breeding friction.