Chapter 1, Verse 4
Part of 1: Arjun Viṣhād Yog — अर्जुनविषादयोगअत्र शूरा महेष्वासा भीमार्जुनसमा युधि। युयुधानो विराटश्च द्रुपदश्च महारथः॥
Transliteration
atra śhūrā maheṣhvāsā bhīmārjuna-samā yudhi yuyudhāno virāṭaśhcha drupadaśhcha mahā-rathaḥ
Meaning
Here are heroes, mighty archers, equal in battle to Bhima and Arjuna, Yuyudhana (Satyaki), Virata, and Drupada—all mighty warriors.
Word-by-word meaning
atra — hereśhūrāḥ — powerful warriorsmahā-iṣhu-āsāḥ — great bowmenbhīma-arjuna-samāḥ — equal to Bheem and Arjunyudhi — in military prowessyuyudhānaḥ — Yuyudhanvirāṭaḥ — Viratcha — anddrupadaḥ — Drupadcha — alsomahā-rathaḥ — warriors who could single handedly match the strength of ten thousand ordinary warriors
Commentary
Technically, maharatha means a warrior who is proficient in the science of war and who is able to fight alone with ten thousand archers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Verse 4?▼
Here are heroes, mighty archers, equal in battle to Bhima and Arjuna, Yuyudhana (Satyaki), Virata, and Drupada—all mighty warriors.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?▼
This is verse 4 of Chapter 1 (Arjun Viṣhād Yog — Arjuna's Dilemma) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.