Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta Shlok Blog -9
Shlok-9
अन्ये च बहवः शूरा मदर्थे त्यक्तजीविताः । नानाशस्त्रप्रहरणाः सर्वे युद्धविशारदाः ॥ १-९ ||
English Transcription
Anye Ch Bahawah Shoora Madarthe Tyaktajeevitaah | Nanashastrapraharnaah Sarve Yudhavisharadaah || 1-9 ||
Hindi Translation
Inke alawa or bhi bahut saare log hain inke alawa jo mere or aapke liye apni jaan ki baaji lagan eke liye bhi taiyaar hain. Unhone humara saath dena ka thana hai or ye sabhi anek astra or shastra vidya chalan me prakhar or kaushal hain.
English Translation
There are more powerful and amazing people apart from these also we have who have decided to forgo their lives and everything they had only for us because they know and believe that we can give them what they desire. The good thing is that they have all the qualities needed in a soldier. They are adept with each and every tool and their warfare skills are off the roof.
Meaning
In the previous Shloka, we saw how difficult it was for Duryodhan to convince Guru Dronacharya with his best of the best ideas to bring him on the side of the Kauravas. Duryodhan knew the art of talking and molding words. He knew that he wasn’t exactly right, but he knew what he was good at and he used it in the best possible manner, to make his teacher on his side. The irony over here is that he heard everything like such from his this teacher only. Duyodhan had also gained education under Guru Dronacharya and he knew that he would land in trouble if even one of his moves went wrong.
So, Duryodhan used all that he had learned in the art of convincing from his teacher, on his teacher and made the best possible argument to show that his army was better than that of the Pandavas and he was not unlike them who forgot everything and never approached their Guru, their teacher. he knew that this would make Guru Dronacharya feel bad for the Kauravas and he will understand that Pandavas have everything he gave and yet the Pandavas were so delusional that they did not even approach him even once.
Guru Dron also thought that since Duryodhan approached him first, he was liable to side with him. And then Duryodhan made the statements where he talked about how Pandavas were good but unethical and they had everything in place.
Duryodhan also said that how Kauravas were better than the Pandavas and the only thing they did not have was the guidance of an elder Duryodhan would not like to start on a bad front without the blessings of his elders at his side, so he was approaching Guru Dronacharya.
Basically, Duryodhan was afraid of the Pandava army and he knew that he would lose if Guru Dronacharya was not there, but as we discussed, he knew the art of modeling words to mince it in his favor.
Guru Droncharya was also impressed by the fact that even if he didn’t want to side with anyone, it would be an unfair battle as the person who knows all, Lord Krishna is with the Pandavas and therefore, they might not need anyone else to guide them but since the Kauravas had no one elder at their side, they were a little unsynchronised and they needed some repair in their strategies. So the Pandavas did not need anyone but it would not be fair for the Kauravas because they did need someone and the leader of the Kauravas was standing in front of him with folded hands, trying desperately to tell the situation that was going on.
While Guru Dron was in the thought process of understanding that the Kaurava army is better because they had two Chiranjeevis while Pandavas had none, Duryodhan came up with another statement, which was the trust of the King over his people and the wisdom of the person who was confident that he was about to be successful.
Duryodhan again said that if Guru Dronacharya would pan his eyes a little more into he Kaurava camp properly, he can see that the entire camp was filled with people willingly leaving everything at their behest to join the Kaurava army and support their King. They were very happy with their ruler and even if they knew that the Pandavas were good, they were not unhappy with the Kauravas and thus, they did not have a problem with the ruling party.
Duryodhan showed how the people supporting Kauravas were mighty, learned, educated, skilled at warfare and weaponry, and most importantly, willing to risk their lives at the snap of the finger of their King. this was like a source of motivation for these people because if the King trusts these people so much and the people trust their King so much, then the kingdom is automatically at peace and there is no war needed.
Yet, there was a war happening and these people were more than ready to give it their all, even if they didn’t know everything happening at the top level and the administrative level.
These were the people who knew that they were at peace because of their King and now they had to bring peace back by supporting their King thus, Duryodhan shows Guru Dron how there were skilled people teaching the unskilled, yet the passionate ones to take care of the situations at hand and how their preparations were at full swing.
Duryodhan took the names of Bahleek, the fighter known for his Sword fights and fist fights, Shalya, the one who was best at wrestling and non-weaponry fight, Bhagdatt, the one who was an expert at setting if-then-else-but scenarios and who would make sure that any contingencies were met even before they arose and Jaydrath, the one who had the boon that he will die in the rarest of rare situations and never normally like a normal person.
We all know that killing Jaydrath had to be a planned exercise and it was impossible otherwise because he was one of the most difficult fighters ever encountered.
Duryodhan knew that he was now expanding too much on the people and as he did for the Pandavas, he had to focus on the best of the skills with the Kauravas as well.
So Duryodhan then started mentioning how the fighters with the Kaurava army were adept with Talwaar (Sword), Gadaa (Mallet/ Mace), and Trishul (Trishul), the types of equipment that can be used while holding in hands and disarm, harm or finish the enemy. Duryodhan specifically pointed at the fighters who were not relaxed because they were good. they were still practicing and making sure that they help those who too were needing the aid and they teach everyone to be skilled at something or the other.
Now, Duyodhan again focussed on how there were other people also who were great at the weapons that need not be held in hand to use like Baan (Arrow), Tomar (Javelin), Shakti (Spear), and other similar items. He also showed how the people were laser focussed and they understood the essence of time and aim and they were aiming at the right people and the right place to avoid any kind of issues regarding waste of effort and waste of weapons at random hitting.
Basically, Duryodhan was not just praising his army, he was appreciating the way in which he had built an empire of people who were ready to do anything for their king, be it risking their own lives or learning a new skill or losing everything they have, they were ready and they were happy in doing so.
Conclusion
Duryodhan was the person who knew how to talk and how to make the best use of the things you know best so that whatever happens, you are not at a loss in that field when push comes to shove. Duryodhan was a good strategist not just at war but with words and so he made sure to do whatever was in his might to help in the convincing of Guru Dronacharya. He knew he was able to make a mark on Grur Dron’s thinking even if he didn’t say anything. This much was also enough for Duryodhan because even if there was very less he could actually do, he knew he had made full use of it and he had a window to talk till Guru Dron didn’t so he had to make the best use of the chance and not stop till he has properly convinced Guru Dron. So, what he does next when Guru Dron still doesn’t speak up will be a talk in tomorrow’s episode. Till then, if you have missed Shlok-8, see here. We will meet tomorrow with Shlok-10. Kee smiling and follow Rudra Vaani.
Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RudrakshHub
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudrakshahub/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6965943605077164032
Youtube: https://youtu.be/xKri3LSaIlA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sAblFEsUcFCdKZShztGFC?si=61a7b9a9e46b42d6
Website: https://www.rudrakshahub.com/blogs/Kaushal-Skill-Shrimad-Bhagwad-Geeta-Shlok-9-Chapter-1
