Chapter 1 Gita Shlok 2
Duryodhana, leader of the Kauravas, observes the fearsome of Pandava army arrayed for battle. Duryodhana’s volumes, hinting his anxiety and the approaching confrontation. He seeks guidance and possibly reassurance from Dronacharya, his guru.
दृष्टवा तु पाण्डवानीकं व्यूढं दुर्योधनस्तदा । आचार्यमुपसंगम्य राजा वचनमब्रवीत् ॥
Sanjaya said: At that time, King Duryodhana saw the Pandava army, which was drawn up in battle formation, and went to Dronacharya and said these words.
Dhritarashtra’s Mental Conflict and Duryodhana’s Arrogance and Pride
Main Topics:
- Dhritarashtra’s spiritual vision
- Dhritarashtra’s sons’ spiritual vision
- Dialogue between Dhritarashtra and Sanjaya
- Duryodhana’s behaviour
Introduction:
The armies of the Kauravas and Pandavas clashed on the battlefield of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata war. Dhritarashtra, the king of the Kauravas, was concerned about the outcome of the war. He was also concerned about his sons’ lack of religious understanding. He sent his minister Sanjaya to observe the situation on the battlefield.
Explanation:
Sanjaya, upon seeing the situation on the battlefield, told Dhritarashtra that Duryodhana immediately went to his commander Dronacharya upon seeing the Pandavas’ army. This demonstrates Duryodhana’s political acumen, as he recognized the gravity of the situation and instantly alerted his commander.
However, even this behavior of Duryodhana could not hide his fear. When he saw the Pandavas’ formation, a glimpse of fear appeared on his face. This demonstrates that Duryodhana underestimated the Pandavas’ power.
Learnings:
- Blindness in matters of religion is harmful.
- Realizing the seriousness of the situation and acting quickly are essential.
- It is wrong to underestimate the power of your opponents.
Conclusion:
The mental struggle of Dhritarashtra and the haughtiness and pride of Duryodhana are succinctly and clearly explained in this blog post.
