Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 1.6 युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च
श्लोक 1.6
युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान् ।
सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथाः ॥
yudhāmanyuśca vikrānta uttamaujāśca vīryavān |
saubhadro draupadeyāśca sarva eva mahārathāḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
पराक्रमी युधामन्यु, बलवान उत्तमौजा, सुभद्रा का पुत्र अभिमन्यु और द्रौपदी के पुत्र भी हैं। ये सभी महारथी हैं।
Meaning in English
There are the bold Yudhamanyu and the mighty Uttamauja, the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu), and the sons of Draupadi, every one of them a great chariot-warrior.
Bhagavad Gita 1.6 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| युधामन्युः | yudhāmanyuḥ | Yudhamanyu |
| च | ca | and |
| विक्रान्तः | vikrāntaḥ | the bold |
| उत्तमौजाः | uttamaujāḥ | Uttamaujas |
| च | ca | and |
| वीर्यवान् | vīryavān | the valiant |
| सौभद्रः | saubhadraḥ | the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu) |
| द्रौपदेयाः | draupadeyāḥ | the sons of Draupadi |
| च | ca | and |
| सर्वे | sarve | all |
| एव | eva | indeed |
| महा-रथाः | mahā-rathāḥ | great chariot-warriors |
Explanation
Duryodhana ends his list: the bold Yudhamanyu, the valiant Uttamaujas, the son of Subhadra and the sons of Draupadi, all of them great chariot-warriors.
Yudhamanyu and Uttamaujas are Panchala princes who guarded the wheels of Arjuna's chariot. The son of Subhadra is Abhimanyu, Arjuna's young son and Krishna's nephew, whose death inside the chakravyuha later becomes one of the most moving episodes of the war. The sons of Draupadi are her five sons, one by each Pandava. Duryodhana closes by calling them all mahārathas, a sign of how strong the opposing army looks to him.
भावार्थ
पराक्रमी युधामन्यु, बलवान उत्तमौजा, सुभद्रा-पुत्र अभिमन्यु और द्रौपदी के पाँचों पुत्र — ये सभी महारथी हैं।
Living it today
Respect the abilities of those you compete with, including the young. Underestimating others is as risky as fearing them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 1.6?
Duryodhana ends his list: the bold Yudhamanyu, the valiant Uttamaujas, the son of Subhadra and the sons of Draupadi, all of them great chariot-warriors.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 1.6?
Sanjaya speaks this verse, in Chapter 1 (Arjuna Vishada Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 1.6 in daily life?
Respect the abilities of those you compete with, including the young. Underestimating others is as risky as fearing them.
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