Arjuna Vishada Yoga
अर्जुनविषादयोगः
The Yoga of the Despondency of Arjuna
On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, witnessing beloved relatives, teachers, and elders standing in opposing ranks, Arjuna is overwhelmed by profound grief, moral despair, and existential confusion, casting aside his Gandiva bow.
అధ్యాయం 1 శ్లోకాలు
47 శ్లోకాలు లభ్యంधर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सवः | मामकाः पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत सञ्जय ||१-१||
Dhritarashtra said What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together eager for battle on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya.
दृष्ट्वा तु पाण्डवानीकं व्यूढं दुर्योधनस्तदा | आचार्यमुपसंगम्य राजा वचनमब्रवीत् ||१-२||
1.2. Sanjaya said Having seen the army of the Pandavas drawn up in battle-array, King Duryodhana then approached his teacher (Drona) and spoke these words.
पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम् | व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता ||१-३||
1.3. "Behold, O Teacher! this mighty army of the sons of Pandu, arrayed by the son of Drupada, thy wise disciple.
अत्र शूरा महेष्वासा भीमार्जुनसमा युधि | युयुधानो विराटश्च द्रुपदश्च महारथः ||१-४||
1.4. Here are heroes, mighty archers, eal in battle to Bhima and Arjuna, Yoyudhana (Satyaki), Virata and Drupada, of the great car (mighty warriors).
धृष्टकेतुश्चेकितानः काशिराजश्च वीर्यवान् | पुरुजित्कुन्तिभोजश्च शैब्यश्च नरपुंगवः ||१-५||
1.5. "Dhrishtaketu, chekitana and the valiant king of Kasi, Purujit and Kuntibhoja and Saibya, the best men.
युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान् | सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथाः ||१-६||
1.6. "The strong Yodhamanyu and the brave Uttamaujas, the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu, the son of Subhadra and Arjuna), and the sons of Draupadi, all of great chariots (great heroes).
अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम | नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ||१-७||
1.7. "Know also, O best among the twice-born! the names of those who are the most distinguished amongst ourselves, the leaders of my army; these I name to thee for thy information.
भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिञ्जयः | अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च ||१-८||
1.8. "Thyself and Bhishma, and Karna and also Kripa, the victorious in war, Asvatthama, Vikarna, and also Bhurisrava, the son of Somadatta.
अन्ये च बहवः शूरा मदर्थे त्यक्तजीविताः | नानाशस्त्रप्रहरणाः सर्वे युद्धविशारदाः ||१-९||
1.9. "And also many other heroes who are ready to give up their lives for my sake, armed with various weapons and missiles, all well-skilled in battle.
अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् | पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम् ||१-१०||
1.10. "This army of ours marshalled by Bhishma is insufficient, whereas that army of theirs marshelled by Bhima is sufficient.
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What is the core message of the Bhagavad Gita for modern daily life?
The fundamental message of the Bhagavad Gita is Nishkama Karma—performing one's prescribed duties with complete diligence and enthusiasm, while remaining unattached to the outcome, success, or failure. In modern daily life, this teaching frees individuals from anxiety, chronic stress, and fear of judgment by shifting the focus entirely to excellence of effort in the present moment rather than obsessive worry over future results.
What are the four primary paths of Yoga explained in the Gita?
The Gita harmonizes four major spiritual disciplines (Yogas) to suit different human temperaments: • Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action): Selfless service dedicated to the Divine without personal desire for rewards. • Bhakti Yoga (The Yoga of Devotion): Loving surrender, prayer, chanting, and meditation on the Supreme Lord. • Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge): Analytical inquiry and discernment between the eternal soul and the temporary physical body. • Dhyana/Raja Yoga (The Yoga of Meditation): Mental stillness, breath mastery, and focused contemplation on the inner self.