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“Confidence built on numbers still trembles before battle.”
Besides these, many heroes have given up their lives for my sake. They wield many kinds of weapons and are all skilled in warfare.
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More warriors stand on Duryodhana's side too. They are fearless, heavily armed, and experienced in battle.
Duryodhana speaks this verse, on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, in the chapter titled "Arjuna Vishada Yoga" (The Yoga of Arjuna's Despair).
Verse 9 sits in Chapter 1 of the Bhagavad Gita — Arjuna Vishada Yoga, "The Yoga of Arjuna's Despair". The chapter has 47 verses in total.
Before a high-stakes confrontation, someone rattles off every ally, every backup, every advantage, trying to silence doubt with a show of force.
Did you like this verse?
It shows how fear can be masked by tallying strength instead of facing reality.
What this verse means
More warriors stand on Duryodhana's side too. They are fearless, heavily armed, and experienced in battle.
Context & commentary
On the Kurukshetra field, Duryodhana keeps listing his side’s champions to Drona. After naming Bhishma, Karna, and others, he adds more fearless fighters who are ready to die for him. The speech builds his confidence before the war begins.
Why this verse still matters
Before a high-stakes confrontation, someone rattles off every ally, every backup, every advantage, trying to silence doubt with a show of force.
“Pride can inflate strength into certainty, even before the first blow lands.”
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