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Verse 1.2 – Be the One They Run To
Before the arrows flew…
Before the war began…
Before the first cry of battle was heard —
A son walked toward his teacher.
“On seeing the Pandava army standing strong and well-organized, King Duryodhan approached his teacher Dronacharya and began to speak.”
— Bhagavad Gita 1.2
This might seem like a routine moment:
A warrior noticing the enemy’s formation.
A king walking up to a trusted advisor.
But if we slow down and really look —
There’s something beautifully human here.
What’s Really Happening Here?
Duryodhan sees the other side — strong, united, prepared.
He feels a flicker of doubt… maybe fear.
And in that moment, he doesn’t go to his father, his brothers, or his closest friends.
He walks straight to his teacher — Dronacharya.
Because when things feel heavy or uncertain,
we all run to the person we trust the most.
Now Think About Parenting
When your child feels overwhelmed, scared, or unsure…
Who do they come to?
Do they turn to you with their doubts?
Or do they hold back, afraid of being judged?
Do they come to you first when something goes wrong?
Or do they go silent?
Duryodhan chose Dronacharya in that moment of emotional pressure — because Drona was his safe space, his anchor.
And that brings us to a powerful reflection as parents:
Have we created that kind of safe space for our children?
Real-Life Reflection
I once spoke to a mother who said,
“My son tells his football coach everything. I only find out when something becomes serious.”
She wasn’t angry — she was heartbroken.
Not because her son trusted someone else,
But because she realized she had stopped being the first person he ran to.
It wasn’t intentional — life just got busy.
But trust doesn’t break in big moments.
It fades slowly in the small ones.
What Can We Learn from Verse 1.2?
This verse reminds us:
Children don’t just need parents — they need safe spaces.
And that doesn’t come from authority or discipline.
It comes from listening without judgment,
from being present,
from not reacting in anger when they open up.
You don’t have to fix every problem.
You just have to be the person they feel safe enough to tell.
So, Ask Yourself Today:
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When my child messes up… do they hide it from me?
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Do I listen with calm or react with criticism?
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Can my child trust me with their worst moment?
Because being their guide means more than giving advice.
It means becoming the one they seek — not avoid.
Just like Dronacharya was for Duryodhan in that moment.
Final Thought
The battlefield of life is full of fear, choices, and pressure.
And just like warriors, children need someone to turn to when they feel unsure.
That someone can be you.
Not just a parent… but a presence.
Not just a rule-maker… but a refuge.
Let’s raise children who don’t run from us,
But who run to us —
Just like Duryodhan did.
Because trust isn’t built in silence —
It’s built in how we show up when they’re afraid to speak.
Have you ever had a moment where your child trusted you with something difficult? Or maybe one where they didn’t — and it made you reflect? Share your story below. Your voice might comfort another parent. 💛
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