Chapter 1, Verse 3
पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम् । व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता ॥3॥
paśyaitāṁ pāṇḍu-putrāṇām ācārya mahatīṁ camūm | vyūḍhāṁ drupada-putreṇa tava śiṣyeṇa dhīmatā ||3||
"O teacher, behold this vast army of the sons of Pandu, arrayed for battle by the son of Drupada, your intelligent disciple, Dhrishtadyumna."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.3 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.3 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Duryodhana addresses Dronacharya, pointing out the strategic military formation of the Pandavas. He emphasizes that the commander of the opposition is Dhrishtadyumna, the son of King Drupada and a student of Drona. This highlights Drona's commitment to his duty as a teacher—having trained the very person destined to kill him—while also revealing Duryodhana's underlying anxiety and his attempt to manipulate Drona by reminding him of past rivalries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 1.3?
O teacher, behold this vast army of the sons of Pandu, arrayed for battle by the son of Drupada, your intelligent disciple, Dhrishtadyumna.