The eternal Self, duty, right action and innner balance of mind
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सांख्ययोगः
Sāṅkhya Yogaḥ
पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम् । व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता ॥
paśyaitāṃ pāṇḍuputrāṇāmācārya mahatīṃ camūm vyūḍhāṃ drupadaputreṇa tava śiṣyeṇa dhīmatā
paśya — behold; etām — this; pāṇḍu-putrānām — of the sons of Pāṇḍu; ācārya — O teacher; mahatīm — great; camūm — military force; vyūḍhām — arranged; drupada-putreṇa — by the son of Drupada; tava — your; śiṣyeṇa — disciple; dhī-matā — very intelligent.
Duryodhan said: Respected teacher! Behold the mighty army of the sons of Pandu, so expertly arrayed for battle by your own gifted disciple, the son of Drupad.
Duryodhana says to Droṇācārya, “O Ācārya, look at this mighty army of the sons of Pāṇḍu, arranged for battle by your intelligent disciple, the son of Drupada.” He draws his teacher's attention to the impressive formation of the Pāṇḍava army and specifically points out that it has been organised by Dhṛṣṭadyumna, the son of Drupada and one of Droṇa's disciples.
By mentioning Droṇa's own disciple, Duryodhana appears to be deliberately reminding him that the warriors standing against them include those who have been trained by him. Dhṛṣṭadyumna was also born with the purpose of defeating Droṇa, making this reminder particularly significant. Duryodhana's choice of words reveals how he is trying to influence Droṇa's thoughts and strengthen his resolve as the battle approaches.
The verse shows how our words can influence the way another person sees a situation. When we are driven by rivalry, fear or personal interests, we may highlight certain aspects to create a particular response in others. Wisdom lies in recognising such influences and looking at a situation clearly, without allowing another person's words to cloud our judgment.