Leadership

Leadership in the Bhagavad Gita — 2 verses across Chapter 1, including 1.8, 1.16. Sanskrit, Hindi, English. One reel per verse.

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
v1.16· Yudhishthir

Yudhishthir named his shankha 'Endless Victory'. What did he know?

Yudhishthir — the eldest, the king — blew Anantavijay. Nakul blew Sughosh. Sahdev blew Manipushpak. Five brothers. Five named shankhas. Each one a mirror of the man holding it.

Victory built on dharma has no expiry date.

— Krishna

[ FAQ ]

What does the Bhagavad Gita say about leadership?
The Bhagavad Gita addresses leadership across 2 verses in Chapter 1. Bhishma. Karn. Kripa. Ashwatthama. Vikarna. Jayadratha. He's not leading them — he's reciting them like a prayer. As Krishna puts it: "Speaking your strengths out loud is what you do when you don't feel them."
Which verses of the Gita are about leadership?
Verse 1.8, Verse 1.16 in Chapter 1 (Arjun Vishad Yoga) all engage with leadership. Each is presented in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English at thegitauniverse.com.
Who speaks about leadership in the Bhagavad Gita?
2 different speakers in Chapter 1 invoke leadership: Duryodhan, Yudhishthir. The verses span the opening dialogue between Sanjaya, Dhritarashtra, Duryodhan, Bhishma, Arjun, and Krishna.

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