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Chapter 1
Link:-Duryodhana described valour, bravery and skill of the army of the Pandavas, in warfare so that hatred might be aroused in Dronacarya, against the Pandavas, and he might be full of greater zeal. But, then a second thought came to his mind, that Drona was at heart partial to the Pandavas. So he might make a peace-treaty, with the Pandavas. As soon as, this thought came to his mind,he described the heroes of his side, who were very well trained in warfare, in the next three verses.
asmskam tu visista ye tannibodha dvijottama
nayaka mama sainyasya sanjdartham tanbravimi te
O best of the twice-born (Brahmans), know the principal warriors, the generals of my army also; I name them for your information. 7
Comment:-
Asmakam to visista ye tannibodha dvijottama:-Duryodhana says to Dronacarya, "0 best of the twice-born, you should know that in our army also, there are great chariot-warriors, who are in no way less valiant and less trained in warfare, rather they are more valiant and better trained."
In the third verse 'Pasha, and here 'Nibodha' verbs, are used because the army of the Pandavas is standing in front of them, therefore Duryodhana uses the verb 'Pasya (behold). But the army of Kauravas, is not in front of Dronacarya, it is on the side of his back. So Duryodhana, uses the verb 'Nibodha' (Know).
Nayaka mama sainyasya sagjnartham taubravimi te:-I mention the names of the chief generals, marshals and great chariot-warriors of my army, to draw your attention to them. 'Sanjnartham' means, that there are innumerable generals, who cannot be named easily. Therefore, I am just drawing your attention, as you know all of them.
In this verse, Duryodhana probably wants to say, that his side is in no way weaker than that of the Pandavas, but is rather stronger, yet according to political prudence however weak the army of an enemy may be; it should not be regarded as weak. Therefore, one should not have in the least, a feeling of neglect and indifference, towards the enemy. So Duryodhana already described the warriors of the other side, to make Drona careful and now he is giving the names of the warriors of his army.
Secondly, after seeing the army of the Pandavas compact and well disciplined, Duryodhana was overawed and also somewhat afraid. The reason was, that in spite of being smaller there were several righteous persons, and as also Lord Krsna Himself, in that army. Righteous persons and God bear their influence on all the creatures, including those having the most sinful conduct, and even on animals, birds, trees and plants. The reason is, that God and righteousness are eternal, while all the temporal powers are transient. Therefore, Duryodhana is also influenced by the army of the Pandavas. But because of the material and temporal power, he wants to assure Dronacarya, that their army is superior to that of the Pandavas. Therefore, they can easily gain victory over the army, of the Pandavas.
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