Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -36-37 Arjun’s reluctance to harm his relatives continues to be expressed with the phrase “even though.” He addresses Shree Krishna as Janardhana, the sustainer of the populace, saying, “Even though I am well aware of their willingness to attack us, I still believe that it would be a sinful act …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -32-33 Arjuna gazed out upon the expansive assembly of warriors gathered on the battlefield and found himself reflecting on his relationships with them. His thoughts turned to his esteemed teachers, Dronacharya and Kripacharaya, who had imparted their knowledge and wisdom to him. He also contemplated the presence of his granduncle …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -32-33 “Taking someone’s life is inherently immoral, and the act of killing a relative is deemed even more sinful. Arjuna found himself in a profound moral dilemma, questioning the value of victory achieved through such a heinous deed. He realized that such a victory would bring him no true joy, …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -29-31 In this passage, Arjun addresses Shree Krishna as Keśhava, the vanquisher of the demon named Keshi. However, the inner turmoil caused by the prospect of engaging in battle against his own relatives overwhelms him to such an extent that his body quivers with unease. Arjun finds himself unable to …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -27 Arjuna came to a profound realization on the battlefield, as he saw his comrades and family members, who were about to engage in a deadly conflict. Overwhelmed by sorrow and a sense of duty that seemed impossible to fulfill, he understood that his distress stemmed from his intense attachment …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -27 Shree Krishna’s words had a profound impact on Arjun. As he gazed upon the vast armies assembled on both sides of the battlefield, a heavy feeling of despair enveloped his heart. It was a stark realization that all those who stood before him, ready for battle, were his own …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -26 In that poignant moment on the battlefield, Arjuna’s discerning eyes beheld a profound and heart-wrenching sight. Before him, within both opposing armies, he could identify a multitude of significant individuals who held a deep place in his life: Amongst his fathers, he saw not only his biological father but …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -25 Duryodhana, in a subtle allusion to the past, asked Dronacharya to observe the meticulously arranged military formation of the Pandava army, led by their commander-in-chief, Dhristadyumna, the son of King Drupad and one of Dronacharya’s own students. Many years prior, Dronacharya, in alliance with the Pandavas, had defeated King …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -24 The phrase “O Dhritarashtra, having thus been addressed by Arjun, the conqueror of sleep” is a description by Sanjay, who was narrating the events of the Kurukshetra War to King Dhritarashtra in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this context: “O Dhritarashtra”: Sanjay is addressing King Dhritarashtra. “Dhritarashtra” …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 1 Shlok -23 Arjun, fearlessly guided by the Supreme Lord as his charioteer, firmly believed in the rightful claim of the Pandavas to half of the kingdom of Hastinapur. However, the Kauravas, the wicked sons of Dhritarashtra, refused to share it. Arjun was resolute and prepared for battle, determined to reclaim what …
