An Internal Feeling of Insecurity Makes one Self Boast

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verse 10

अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् |

पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम् || 10||

aparyāptaṁ tadasmākaṁ balaṁ bhīṣhmābhirakṣhitam

paryāptaṁ tvidameteṣhāṁ balaṁ bhīmābhirakṣhitam|| 10||

 Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 10: Duryodhana said: Unlike our army, which is infinitely capable of victory because of Bheeshma’s strength, the Pandavas army, which is backed by Bheema’s strength, appears to be limited in strength.

Explanation

Grandsire Bheeshma was in charge of the Kaurava army. He was not only a great warrior, but he also possessed a remarkable blessing. Because he could choose when to die, he was essentially unbeatable. Duryodhana believed that his army was invincible under Bheeshma’s leadership. Bheema, Duryodhana’s bitter rival, guarded the Pandava army. As a result, he began to contrast the might of his cousin Bheema with that of his grandfather Bheeshma.

But since Bheeshma was the last surviving member of the Kuru family and both the Kauravas and Pandavas were his grandkids, he worried about their well-being. Although he had compassion for the Pandavas, he was constrained by his moral obligation to Hastinapur’s crown and its subjects. He therefore led the Kaurava army against them half-heartedly.

Bheeshma was also aware that the Supreme Lord Krishna Himself participated in this holy battle among all the other legendary warriors from throughout the globe. Dharma was on the Pandavas’ side since Lord Krishna was with them, and there was no way in the world that the forces of Adharma could prevail.

He had pledged to defend the Hastinapur kingdom and its people and to uphold his duty to them. Despite being aware of the Kauravas’ wrongdoings, Bheeshma commanded their army. Bheeshma’s choice highlights his moral fortitude and fascinating personality.

Reflection 

Duryodhana’s final remark to Drona was a continuation of his boasting about his army. Take note that throughout the entire conversation, Drona remained silent in response to all of Duryodhana’s assertions. His lack of speaking suggested either resentment, disappointment, or the realization that his army would inevitably collapse.

Duryodhana’s remarks have a tendency to becoming wittier and more exaggerated as the conversation goes on. Any time someone exaggerates their own accomplishments, it typically reveals underlying insecurity. In the coming verse, Duryodhana calls upon all his generals to protect Grandsire Bheeshma.

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