Acharya Prashant explains that Duryodhan represents a consciousness that has repeatedly made poor judgments, leading to a state of near-hopelessness. Despite having a larger army, Duryodhan feels internal turmoil because he lacks a central guiding force. He chose material strength over the guidance of Shri Krishna, a mistake that many make by opting for the material world over consciousness. This realization of wasted life and irreversible blunders comes too late for Duryodhan, serving as a tragic warning to others to evaluate their lives before it is too late.