Sbg1.7
Sloka 1.7
Sloka (श्लोक)
अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम। नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते।।1.7।।
पदच्छेद / Padaccheda
अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान् निबोध द्विजोत्तम नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान् ब्रवीमि ते
Transliteration (लिप्यांतरण)
asmākaṁ tu viśiṣṭā ye tān nibodha dvijottama nāyakā mama sainyasya saṁjñārthaṁ tān bravīmi te
Translation (अनुवाद)
Please understand, O best of Brahmins, those distinguished leaders of our army. For your information, I will tell you about them.
कृपया समझिए, हे ब्राह्मणश्रेष्ठ, हमारी सेना के विशेष महत्त्वपूर्ण नायकों को। आपकी जानकारी के लिए, मैं उनके विषय में बात करता हूँ।
Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय के साथ शब्दार्थ)
| Sanskrit (संस्कृत) | English Meaning (अर्थ) | Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ) |
|---|---|---|
| अस्माकम् (asmākam) | our (हमारा) | हमारा |
| तु (tu) | but/yet (किन्तु/परंतु) | किन्तु, परंतु |
| विशिष्टाः (viśiṣṭāḥ) | distinguished/special (विशिष्ट) | विशेष/उत्कृष्ट |
| ये (ye) | who/those (जो/वे) | जो/वे |
| तान् (tān) | them (उन्हें) | उन्हें |
| निबोध (nibodha) | know/understand (जानिए/समझिए) | जानिए/समझिए |
| द्विजोत्तम (dvijottama) | O best of the Brahmins (हे ब्राह्मणश्रेष्ठ) | हे ब्राह्मणश्रेष्ठ |
| नायकाः (nāyakāḥ) | leaders (नेता) | नेता |
| मम (mama) | my (मेरा) | मेरा |
| सैन्यस्य (sainyasya) | of the army (सेना का) | सेना का |
| संज्ञार्थम् (saṁjñārtham) | for your information (जानकारी के लिए) | जानकारी के लिए |
| तान् (tān) | them (उन्हें) | उन्हें |
| ब्रवीमि (bravīmi) | I speak (मैं कहता हूँ) | मैं कहता हूँ |
| ते (te) | to you (आपको) | आपको |
कर्ता-क्रिया-विधान / S-V-O Tuples
| कर्ता (Subject) | क्रिया (Verb) | विधान (Object) | अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद / English Translation | हिंदी अनुवाद / Hindi Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| अस्माकम् (our army) | ते (you) | निबोध (know) | Our army's leaders, you should know | हमारी सेना के नेताओं को, आप जाने |
| अहम् (I) | ब्रवीमि (speak) | तान् (them, leaders) | I speak of them (the leaders) | मैं उन (नेताओं) के बारे में कहता हूँ |
Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ)
Categories (वर्गीकरण)
- Contrast between forces
- Leadership in strategic situations
- Importance of informed awareness in warfare
Commentary (टीका)
In this sloka, Duryodhana addresses Dronacharya, presenting the key leaders of his army before the great battle. The passage reflects strategic thinking where Duryodhana aims to bolster confidence through showing the strength and qualities of his forces. In terms of Sanskrit grammar, particular emphasis is laid on the use of verbs like "nibodha" (understand) which in context means, to pay careful attention which indicates the importance of awareness in military tactics.
The English commentary by Swami Sivananda clarifies the sloka's straightforward appeal to Dronacharya to recognize the excellence of Duryodhana's key warriors. On the other hand, the Hindi commentary by Swami Ramsukhdas explains Duryodhana's psychological state and strategic explanation, providing a cultural context about the nuanced behavior in military communication. It highlights the pride and strategic posturing of Duryodhana contrasted with the divine and righteous disposition of the Pandavas' army.
The primary theme revolves around the importance of recognizing the strength within one's own ranks while also, strategically communicating this strength to bolster unity and morale among allies.