The More Skilled and Efficient One is the More Humble He Should Be

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verse 20

अथ व्यवस्थितान्दृष्ट्वा धार्तराष्ट्रान् कपिध्वज: |

प्रवृत्ते शस्त्रसम्पाते धनुरुद्यम्य पाण्डव: ||20||

हृषीकेशं तदा वाक्यमिदमाह महीपते |

atha vyavasthitān dṛiṣhṭvā dhārtarāṣhṭrān kapi-dhwajaḥ

pravṛitte śhastra-sampāte dhanurudyamya pāṇḍavaḥ ||20||

hṛiṣhīkeśhaṁ tadā vākyam idam āha mahī-pate

 Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 20: Arjuna, Pandu’s son, took up his bow at that time, with the Hanuman emblem on the flag of his chariot. When Arjuna saw your sons arrayed against him, O King, Arjuna spoke the following words to Shri Krishna

Explanation

Sanjay refers to Arjuna as “Kapi Dhwaja,” which translates to “Monkey Bannered.” This indicates the presence of Hanuman, the Monkey God, on Arjuna’s chariot. It so occurred that Arjuna boasted about his archery talents and made a remark to Shree Krishna. It baffles me why, during the reign of Lord Rama, monkeys toiled so tediously to build a stone bridge between India and Lanka. he added. If I had been there, I would have built an arrow bridge.” “Alright, go ahead and show me your bridge,” the Omniscient Lord said.

Extremely deftly Arjuna sent down thousands of arrows and built a massive bridge. Everything was now time to put it to the test. Shree Krishna entrusted the task to the mighty Hanuman. The bridge began to crumble under Hanuman’s feet as soon as he began walking on it. Arjuna understood his error; his arrow bridge could not have supported the weight.

Hanuman taught Arjuna to be modest and never boast about his abilities. He also promised Arjuna that he would seat himself in Arjuna’s chariot during the Great War As a result, Arjuna’s chariot flag was emblazoned with the Hanuman symbol.

Reflection 

The battle was about to start.  it is clear that the Pandavas’ unexpected use of military force, which they carried out under Lord Krishna’s direct orders on the battlefield, left the sons of Dhritarastra feeling somewhat demoralized. Since Hanuman assisted Lord Rama in his victory over Ravana during their conflict, Hanuman’s image can also be seen as a victory symbol on Arjuna’s flag. Now, Arjuna’s chariot carried both Rama and Hanuman, who were there to assist him.

Lord Krishna is Rama Himself, and Hanuman, His eternal servant, and Sita, the goddess of fortune, His eternal spouse, can be found wherever Rama goes. Arjuna had no need to be afraid of any foes, therefore. Above all, Lord Krishna, the Lord of the Senses, was physically there to guide him. Arjuna had access to all wise advice regarding how to conduct the war as a result. Therein lie the indications of a guaranteed victory, provided by the Lord for His eternal disciple.

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In the next verse, Arjuna asks Shri Krishna to take his chariot to the middle of both armies.

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