Bhagavad Gita — Arjuna Vishada Yoga, Shloka 7
Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Devanagari script
अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम । नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ॥
Transliteration
asmākaṃ tu viśiṣṭā ye tān nibodha dvijottama | nāyakā mama sainyasya saṃjñārthaṃ tān bravīmi te ||
Translation
But, O best of the twice-born, know also those distinguished on our side—the leaders of my army; for your understanding I shall name them to you.
Gita Press Meaning
But know also, O best of the twice-born, the distinguished ones on our side—the leaders of my army; I mention them to you for your information.
Speakers
DuryodhanaDroṇa
Primary Concepts
Varṇa-āśrama (social titles and roles)Rājadharma (kingly responsibility)Saṅkalpa (mobilizing intention)
Key ThemesAuthority and hierarchySelf-affirmation through comparisonInstitutional identity