Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God - 11. : Swami Mukundananda.

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Friday, 23  Jun, 2023. 07:20.

Chapter -1. Arjuna Vishada Yogam : 11,

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Slogam-11.

"Ayaneshu cha sarveshu yatha-bhagamavasthitah

bhishmamevabhirakshantu bhavantah sarva eva hi."

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ayaneshu—at the strategic points; 

cha—also; 

sarveshu—all; 

yatha-bhagam—in respective position; 

avasthitah—situated; 

bhishmam—to Grandsire Bheeshma; 

eva—only; 

abhirakshantu—defend; 

bhavantah—you; 

sarve—all; 

eva hi—even as

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Translation :

BG 1.11 : "Therefore, I call upon all the generals of the Kaurava army now to give full support to Grandsire Bheeshma, even as you defend your respective strategic points."

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Commentary :

Duryodhana urged all the Kaurava generals to make sure they are around Grandsire Bheeshma and give him full support while they defend their own respective positions in the military phalanx. Duryodhana beheld Bheeshma’s unassailability as an advantage and wanted to use it as strength and inspiration for his army.

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To be continued

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