Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 1.7 अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम
श्लोक 1.7
अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम ।
नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ॥
asmākaṃ tu viśiṣṭā ye tānnibodha dvijottama |
nāyakā mama sainyasya saṃjñārthaṃ tānbravīmi te ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हे ब्राह्मणश्रेष्ठ, अब हमारी ओर के प्रमुख योद्धाओं को भी जान लीजिए। अपनी सेना के इन नायकों के नाम मैं आपकी जानकारी के लिए बताता हूँ।
Meaning in English
Now hear, O best of the twice-born, about the most distinguished on our own side, the commanders of my army. I name them for your information.
Bhagavad Gita 1.7 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अस्माकम् | asmākam | of ours, on our side |
| तु | tu | but |
| विशिष्टाः | viśiṣṭāḥ | the most distinguished |
| ये | ye | who |
| तान् | tān | them |
| निबोध | nibodha | know, take note of |
| द्विज-उत्तम | dvija-uttama | O best of the twice-born |
| नायकाः | nāyakāḥ | leaders, commanders |
| मम | mama | my |
| सैन्यस्य | sainyasya | of the army |
| संज्ञा-अर्थम् | saṃjñā-artham | for information |
| तान् | tān | them |
| ब्रवीमि | bravīmi | I name |
| ते | te | to you |
Explanation
Now Duryodhana turns to his own side: But know also, O best of the twice-born, the most distinguished among us, the leaders of my army. I name them for your information.
Calling Drona 'best of the twice-born' (dvijottama) honours him as a brahmin, but some commentators hear a quiet reminder too: a brahmin teacher fighting as a warrior must prove his loyalty. The phrase 'for your information' is almost unnecessary, since Drona knows these men well; it shows Duryodhana talking to steady his own nerves as much as to inform his teacher.
भावार्थ
हे द्विजश्रेष्ठ, अब हमारी ओर के जो प्रमुख योद्धा और मेरी सेना के नायक हैं, उन्हें भी जान लीजिए; आपकी जानकारी के लिए मैं उनके नाम बताता हूँ।
Living it today
Sometimes we explain things others already know just to calm ourselves. Notice when talking is really a way of managing anxiety.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 1.7?
Now Duryodhana turns to his own side: But know also, O best of the twice-born, the most distinguished among us, the leaders of my army. I name them for your information.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 1.7?
Sanjaya speaks this verse, in Chapter 1 (Arjuna Vishada Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 1.7 in daily life?
Sometimes we explain things others already know just to calm ourselves. Notice when talking is really a way of managing anxiety.
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