Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 1.2

Sanskrit

सञ्जय उवाच दृष्ट्वा तु पाण्डवानीकं व्यूढं दुर्योधनस्तदा। आचार्यमुपसङ्गम्य राजा वचनमब्रवीत्।।1.2।।

sañjaya uvācha dṛiṣhṭvā tu pāṇḍavānīkaṁ vyūḍhaṁ duryodhanastadā āchāryamupasaṅgamya rājā vachanamabravīt

Meaning

When facing a challenging situation, seek counsel from experienced mentors before reacting. Pause, observe, and consult wisdom before deciding your next move.

Translation

Sanjaya said: But then, seeing the army of the Pandavas in battle array, King Duryodhana approached the teacher, Drona, and spoke.

Related Topics

This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: