Bhakti ArohanBhakti Arohan

Bhagavad Gita — Chapter 1, Verse 7

अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम । नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ॥ ७ ॥

asmākaṁ tu viśhiṣhṭā ye tānnibodha dwijottama nāyakā mama sainyasya sanjñārthaṁ tānbravīmi te

Translation

But hear also, O best of the twice-born, about the distinguished leaders of our own army; I name them for your information.

Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)

हे द्विजश्रेष्ठ! अब हमारे पक्ष के उन प्रमुख सेनानायकों को भी जान लीजिए; आपकी जानकारी के लिए मैं उनके नाम बताता हूँ।

Commentary

Having spent three verses on the enemy, Duryodhan now turns to his own side — and addresses Drona as "best of the twice-born," a Brahmin. It is polite on the surface, but it may also hint at a doubt: a Brahmin teacher who loves the Pandavas might not fight wholeheartedly. Telling Drona about generals he already knows well is a speech meant to steady Duryodhan himself.