Insecurity

Insecurity in the Bhagavad Gita — 2 verses across Chapter 1, including 1.2, 1.8. Sanskrit, Hindi, English. One reel per verse.

v1.2· Duryodhan

The prince got his army. And then he ran to his teacher.

Duryodhan walks up to Drona and starts naming the Pandav warriors — not to attack them, but because he's afraid.

When you get what you asked for, the first thing you feel is fear.

— Krishna
v1.8· Duryodhan

He lists his legends — Bhishma, Karn, Drona. Any one could change a war.

Bhishma. Karn. Kripa. Ashwatthama. Vikarna. Jayadratha. He's not leading them — he's reciting them like a prayer.

Speaking your strengths out loud is what you do when you don't feel them.

— Krishna

[ FAQ ]

What does the Bhagavad Gita say about insecurity?
The Bhagavad Gita addresses insecurity across 2 verses in Chapter 1. Duryodhan walks up to Drona and starts naming the Pandav warriors — not to attack them, but because he's afraid. As Krishna puts it: "When you get what you asked for, the first thing you feel is fear."
Which verses of the Gita are about insecurity?
Verse 1.2, Verse 1.8 in Chapter 1 (Arjun Vishad Yoga) all engage with insecurity. Each is presented in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English at thegitauniverse.com.
Who speaks about insecurity in the Bhagavad Gita?
1 different speakers in Chapter 1 invoke insecurity: Duryodhan. The verses span the opening dialogue between Sanjaya, Dhritarashtra, Duryodhan, Bhishma, Arjun, and Krishna.

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