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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verses 21 & 22

 अर्जुन उवाच |

सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये रथं स्थापय मेऽच्युत || 21||

यावदेतान्निरीक्षेऽहं योद्धुकामानवस्थितान् |

कैर्मया सह योद्धव्यमस्मिन् रणसमुद्यमे || 22||

Arjuna uvācha

senayor ubhayor madhye rathaṁ sthāpaya me ’chyuta || 21||

yāvadetān nirīkṣhe ’haṁ yoddhu-kāmān avasthitān

kairmayā saha yoddhavyam asmin raṇa-samudyame|| 22||

 Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 21 & 22: Arjuna Said: Please take my chariot to the middle of both armies, O Infallible One, so that I can see the soldiers with whom I must fight in this great battle.

Explanation

Hanuman, the most powerful figure in Hindu mythology, was sitting atop Arjuna’s majestic chariot. In addition, Arjuna’s devotion to the Supreme Lord Shree Krishna was so great that the Lord consented to serve as his charioteer. Arjuna was in this position instructing Shree Krishna, his charioteer, from the back seat. He asks the Lord to position the chariot in the center of the battlefield and addresses him as Achyuta, the Most Reliable One.

Even though I am completely independent, My devotees make me their slave. They hold a special place in my heart, and I owe them for their affection. God’s relationship with His disciples is so beautiful that He becomes enslaved and subject to their love.

Reflection 

The dialogue between Arjuna and Shri Krishna starts at this point. Arjuna was in complete command at this time, and like any tenacious warrior, he gave his charioteer orders to carry them out.

Let’s examine Arjuna’s state similarly to how we examined Duryodhana’s state from the previous verses. He was obviously ready for battle, his warrior instincts were in high gear, and he was brimming with self-confidence.

Arjuna was aware that since the opposing army was some distance away from him, he would need to obtain a better view of it in order to have all the information necessary to prepare his strategy for the battle.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, and meditation for stress, and each meditation’s benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the next verse, we will see what Arjuna tells to Shri Krishna.

Let’s learn to live with “The Gita” via Meditation Affinity…