Yathora

The Gita · Chapter 1

Bhagavad Gita 1.3

पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम्। व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता॥

paśhyaitāṁ pāṇḍu-putrāṇām āchārya mahatīṁ chamūm vyūḍhāṁ drupada-putreṇa tava śhiṣhyeṇa dhīmatā

Translation

"Behold this mighty host of the sons of Pându, O teacher, arrayed by the son of Drupada, thy wise disciple.

What it means

Duryodhana points out that the Pandava army was arrayed by Dhrishtadyumna, Drona's own gifted pupil. The remark is a needle: he implies Drona's teaching now fights against him, quietly pressing the old teacher to prove his loyalty to the Kaurava side.

Try this today

A subtle sting: the enemy's strength was taught by their own teacher. Skills you share can be turned against you; share knowledge with judgment, not fear.

Something to reflect on

Have I considered how what I teach or share might be used in ways I did not intend?

Read it in Yathora
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Translation by Annie Besant (1905, public domain). The meanings are original to Yathora, drawn from Shankara’s commentary.