Ego is strengthened By Possessions or People Who We Consider “My”

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verse 9

                                             अन्ये च बहव: शूरा मदर्थे त्यक्तजीविता: |

नानाशस्त्रप्रहरणा: सर्वे युद्धविशारदा: || 9||

Anye cha bahavaḥ śhūrā madarthe tyaktajīvitāḥ

nānā-śhastra-praharaṇāḥ sarve yuddha-viśhāradāḥ|| 9||

 Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 9: Duryodhana said: We have several other heroic soldiers who have committed to offering their lives for me, in addition to our leaders. They’re all well-versed in the art of battle and have a variety of weaponry at their disposal and have mastered the art of combat.

Explanation

All of the others, including Jayadratha, Krtavarma, Salya, and others, are willing to give their lives in order to save Duryodhana. In other words, it has already been decided that because they joined Duryodhana’s side, they will all perish in the Battle of Kuruksetra. Due to the above-mentioned combined might of his friends, Duryodhana was, of course, confident in his ability to prevail.

Reflection 

In a foolish attempt to impress Drona, Duryodhana glorified his army. In doing so, his ego once more surfaced, as shown by his egotistical claims such as “they will give up their life for me.” He likely tried to convince himself that his army was in a strong position to win the conflict.

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In the next verse, also we will see how Duryodhana talks with ego to his Guru praising great warriors like Bhishma who are on Kaurava’s side.

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