Dhritarashtra’s query is not just a request for information, but it reveals his internal anxiety and partiality towards his sons. Symbolically, his blindness to dharma becomes evident as the narrative unfolds, setting up the tension between righteousness and attachment that Bhagavad Gita will explore.

This verse introduces Duryodhana’s reaction to the opposing army. His approach to Dronacharya, the teacher, signifies his dependence on his mentor, foreshadowing the respect he holds for authority figures, despite his own ego and ambition.

Duryodhana attempts to stir Dronacharya’s emotions by reminding him that Dhrishtadyumna, who leads the Pandavas’ forces, was once his own student. This reminder subtly highlights the irony and the personal conflicts present in this great war, where former relationships are set aside.