An Internal Feeling of Insecurity Makes one Self Boast

अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् |
पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम् || 10||

aparyāptaṁ tadasmākaṁ balaṁ bhīṣhmābhirakṣhitam
paryāptaṁ tvidameteṣhāṁ balaṁ bhīmābhirakṣhitam

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 the Kaurava army’s commander-in-chief. He had an unusual boon “to choose the time of his death” in addition to being an exceptional warrior, which makes him unbeatable.

Duryodhana believed that his army was unstoppable under Bheeshma’s command whereas Pandavas army defended by Bheema was limited in strength. As a result, he began comparing his Grandfather Bheeshma’s strength and capability with that of his cousin Bheema.

Verse & What it Indicates

When one feels insecure inside to cover that up he praises himself more and boasts about his advantages.

In the coming verse, Duryodhana calls upon all his generals to protect Grandsire Bheeshma.

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