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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verse 25

भीष्मद्रोणप्रमुखत: सर्वेषां च महीक्षिताम् |
उवाच पार्थ पश्यैतान्समवेतान्कुरूनिति || 25||

bhīṣhma-droṇa-pramukhataḥ sarveṣhāṁ cha mahī-kṣhitām
uvācha pārtha paśhyaitān samavetān kurūn iti || 25||

Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 25: O descendant of Bharat, having heard Gudaakesha address him, Hrisheekesha set up his splendid chariot between the two armies. He proclaimed, “O Paartha, behold all the Kuru troops gathered here,” in front of Bheeshma, Drona, and the other kings.

Explanation

Arjuna was referred to as “Partha, son of Pritha, another name for his mother Kunti,” by Shree Krishna. Then he pointed to all the warriors on the Kaurava side, including Bhishma, Drona, and other kings, and addressed them specifically as “Kuru.” It was done to remind Arjuna that the great monarch Kuru was the ancestor of both the Kauravas and the Pandavas.

Therefore, his own family and close friends were the real enemy that he was so ready to destroy. Arjuna’s misconception was being sown in his mind by the Omniscient Lord, who later destroyed it. He was laying the foundation for the message of The Bhagavad Gaeta, which would be beneficial to coming generations throughout the Kali era.

Reflection 

Shri Krishna led their chariot through the Kaurava and Pandava armies as Arjuna had requested, as any obedient charioteer would do. However, he placed it in an interesting position so that Arjuna could view his dearest friends, family members, and well-wishers on the Kaurava side. The people Arjuna loved and respected, such as Bheeshma and Drona, were now in front of him.

The first words Shri Krishna uses in the Gita are found in this verse, which captures his witty and insightful nature. He refers to the Kauravas as “Kurus” rather than “sons of Dhritraashtra” like Arjuna and Sanjaya did. Given that the Kuru dynasty includes both the Kauravas and the Pandavas, this was an intriguing decision. Shri Krishna emphasizes the similarities rather than the contrasts between the two armies.

Shri Krishna also wished to take advantage of the occasion to build up the environment in which he would present the Gita’s teaching. He saw that confronting Arjuna with warriors like Bheeshma and Drona, who were not only strong and mighty, but also individuals he loved a great deal about, would test his inflated ego and combat spirit.

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.

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In the next verse, we will see how Arjuna’s attitude changes totally.

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