Chapter 1 • Verse 16

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection

Sanskrit Verse

anantavijayam raja kunti-putro yudhisthirah, nakulah sahadevas ca sughoshamanipushpakau

Translation & Meaning

King Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti, blew his conch Anantavijaya, while Nakula and Sahadeva blew Sughosha and Manipushpaka. The Pandava brothers each claim their place in this righteous cause, united in purpose as they prepare to defend truth and dharma.

Key Teachings

  • Unity among those committed to righteousness multiplies their collective strength
  • Each individual's contribution, however modest, matters in a shared righteous endeavor
  • Dharma is upheld collectively as much as individually

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