Shloka 46
🌟 Sanskrit:
यदि मामप्रतीकारमशस्त्रं शस्त्रपाणयः |
धार्तराष्ट्रा रणे हन्युस्तन्मे क्षेमतरं भवेत् ||
🌟 Transliteration:
yadi mām apratīkāram aśastraṁ śastra-pāṇayaḥ |
dhārtarāṣṭrā raṇe hanyus tan me kṣemataraṁ bhavet ||
🌟 Meaning:
"If the sons of Dhritarashtra, with weapons in hand, were to kill me, unarmed and unresisting, on the battlefield, that would be far better for me."
🌟 Explanation:
This is Arjuna's final, desperate declaration. He has concluded that any outcome is better than participating in this sinful war. He would rather die a victim, completely defenseless, than live as a victor who has killed his own family. It is the ultimate expression of his passive resistance, born from profound compassion and sorrow. 🛡️❤️
Shloka 47
🌟 Sanskrit:
सञ्जय उवाच |
एवमुक्त्वार्जुनः सङ्ख्ये रथोपस्थ उपाविशत् |
विसृज्य सशरं चापं शोकसंविग्नमानसः ||
🌟 Transliteration:
sañjaya uvāca |
evam uktvārjunaḥ saṅkhye rathopastha upāviśat |
visṛjya sa-śaraṁ cāpaṁ śoka-saṁvigna-mānasaḥ ||
🌟 Meaning:
Sanjaya said: Having spoken these words on the battlefield, Arjuna cast aside his bow and arrows and sat down on the seat of the chariot, his mind overwhelmed with grief.
🌟 Explanation:
This verse concludes the chapter. Arjuna's words turn into action. He physically puts down his legendary bow (Gandiva) and arrows, the symbols of his dharma as a warrior. He then slumps down in his chariot, completely consumed by sorrow (śoka). This act of total surrender and despair is the perfect cliffhanger, creating the space for Lord Krishna to finally begin his life-altering discourse. 🧘♂️💔
With this verse, the first chapter, "Arjuna Vishada Yoga" (The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection), comes to an end.
Today’s Takeaway
Surrender is the Beginning. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is admit you are lost. Arjuna's breakdown wasn't a failure; it was a necessary surrender. By casting aside his weapons and his ego, he made himself an empty vessel, ready to be filled with divine wisdom. True transformation often begins at our lowest point, when we finally become open to receiving guidance. 🙏💧
JAI SHRI KRISHNA💕💖💗💗💝💞🙏🙏💫 CHAPTER ONE COMPLETE
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