Chapter 1, Verse 6
युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान् | सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथा: || 6 ||
yudhāmanyuśca vikrānta uttamaujāśca vīryavān | saubhadro draupadeyāśca sarva eva mahārathāḥ ||
"And the chivalrous Yudhamanyu, and the valiant Uttamaujas; the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu) and the sons of Draupadi; all of whom are, verily, maharathas (great chariot-warriors)."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.6 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.6 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Duryodhana continues his assessment of the Pandava army, naming specific warriors of immense skill. By calling them 'Maharathas'—warriors capable of fighting ten thousand others simultaneously—he reveals his psychological state. His detailed enumeration of the enemy's strength stems from a mixture of fear, respect for their prowess, and an underlying anxiety about the impending conflict. He highlights the lineage (sons of Subhadra and Draupadi) to acknowledge that the excellence of the Pandava side spans across generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 1.6?
And the chivalrous Yudhamanyu, and the valiant Uttamaujas; the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu) and the sons of Draupadi; all of whom are, verily, maharathas (great chariot-warriors).