Sloka (1.2) sañjaya uvācha: dṛiṣṭvā tu pāṇḍavānīkaṁ vyūḍhaṁ duryodhanastadā āchāryam upasaṅgamya rājā vachanam abravīt Meaning: At that time, seeing the Pandava army arrayed in proper formation, King Duryodhana approached his teacher Drona and spoke these words. Summary: Sanjaya is the narrator who conveys the events of the Kurukshetra war to King Dhritarashtra. Symbolically, he represents the higher faculty of intellect that has risen above the turbulence of raw emotion. Such an intellect can clearly see situations, recognize strengths and weaknesses, and identify the true causes of success or failure. In contrast, most people tend to justify their own shortcomings by blaming others, which only worsens the situation. Here, Duryodhana, instead of engaging in self-reflection, immediately reacts to the sight of the Panḍava army with insecurity and rushes to his teacher, revealing his inner anxiety. When faced with challenges, our first instinct is often to react outwardly—criticising, blaming, or rushing for external support, just like Duryodhana did when he saw the Pandava army. But true strength lies in pausing, turning inward, and analysing our own state of mind. Sanjaya represents this higher awareness , the ability to observe calmly, rise above emotions, and respond with clarity. In daily life too, if we train ourselves to step back, reflect, and take responsibility instead of blaming others, we will be able to face difficulties with wisdom and strength.
