Life Is A Constant State Of Change So Are Relationships

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verses 6

युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान् |

सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथा: || 6||

yudhāmanyuśhcha vikrānta uttamaujāśhcha vīryavān

saubhadro draupadeyāśhcha sarva eva mahā-rathāḥ|| 6||

Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 6: Duryodhana said: There are the strong Uttamauja, the son of Subhadra, and the sons of Draupadi, as well as the mighty Yudhamanyu. These soldiers are all excellent chariot fighters.

Explanation

They also have great warrior chiefs like the heroic Yudhamanyu, the brave Uttamauja, the son of Subhadra, and the sons of Draupadi in their ranks.

Reflection

Arjuna’s son Abhimanyu was skilled in destroying military formations. Due of how much Duryodhana hated Draupadi, her sons were also mentioned. We start to realize how interconnected the opposing sides were. Some were family members who took sides, some were formerly friends who changed their loyalties, and some, like Drona, were equally loving to both sides but were forced to pick one out of loyalty to the throne and the kingdom.

It serves as a reminder that life is constantly changing. A connection that brings you great joy today could, at some point, in a matter of seconds, morph into one that brings you great misery.

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In the next verse, Duryodhana describes about the generals on the Kaurava’s side.

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