Eldest Kaurava Prince & Symbol of Infatuation (मोह)• Granth: Yatharth Geeta
Prince Duryodhana
युवराज दुर्योधन
The eldest son of King Dhritarashtra, leader of the Kaurava host. In Yatharth Geeta, Duryodhana personifies infatuation (Moha)—the root of all worldly afflictions and illusions. His name signifies 'corrupted wealth' (Dur + Yo + Dhana), pulling the soul toward outer nature and fear of divine virtue.
Known Epithets & Aliases
SuyodhanaMoha
Significance & Lore
Duryodhana embodies the stubborn delusion of ego. Even commanding eleven colossal divisions, his heart trembles with dread the moment he gazes upon the disciplined ranks of divine virtue.
Appearing In Comic Chapters (5)
Yatharth Geeta — Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Adgadanand)• Ch. 1
Shlok 1.1: Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra — The Battlefield Within
Yatharth Geeta — Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Adgadanand)• Ch. 2
Shlok 1.2: The Anxiety of Duryodhana & The Preceptor
Yatharth Geeta — Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Adgadanand)• Ch. 3
Shlok 1.3: Dhrishtadyumna — The Invincible Firm Mind
Yatharth Geeta — Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Adgadanand)• Ch. 4
Shlok 1.4-1.6: The Divine Champions of Virtue
Yatharth Geeta — Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Adgadanand)• Ch. 5
Shlok 1.7-1.8: The Chieftains of Delusion
Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Infatuation & Attachment (मोह)
- ✦Sensory Pride (अहंकार)
- ✦Secret Inner Anxiety
Related Characters
Canonical Reference
Detailed ontological and textual analysis available on BharatKosha.
Explore on BharatKosha.org